Bio/Wiki
| Earned Name | The Clones Cyclone |
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| Full Name | Finbar Patrick "Barry" McGuigan |
| Boxing Debut | Barry Vs Selvin Bell (two technical knockout (TKO) rounds) in Dublin on 10 May 1981 |
| Total Fights | 35 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 3 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey (semi-bald) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/12/1981 |
Family
| Father | Pat McGuigan (singer, died 1987) | ||||
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| Mother | Kate McGuigan | ||||
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| Spouse | Sandra Mealiff | ||||
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Career
| Overview | Barry McGuigan began boxing as an amateur, progressing to professional boxing. His early career was marked by notable wins, including the British Featherweight title and the European Featherweight title. Throughout his career, he garnered significant attention and acclaim, reaching the pinnacle of boxing by winning the WBA Featherweight championship. After retiring, he transitioned into a successful career as a television personality and boxing promoter. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/barrymcguigan_official/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Barry-McGuigan-100063547098128/ | |
| https://x.com/ClonesCyclone |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Barry's father often sang 'Danny Boy' prior to his matches, which inspired the song 'If Daddy Don’t Sing Danny Boy.' | |
| He won the All-Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 by beating Martin Brereton. | |
| McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the 1978 Commonwealth Games. | |
| He became a UK citizen to qualify for British titles in boxing. | |
| Barry began his boxing career at Wattlebridge Amateur Boxing Club and trained under Danny McEntee and Frank Mulligan. | |
| He faced emotional turmoil after a fighter he competed against fell into a coma and died after their match. | |
| Barry was the first person not born in the UK to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 1985. | |
| He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. | |
| After retiring, he has taken an active role as a boxing expert and commentator. |