What TV channel and time is Rangers v Celtic on today? The rivals clash in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, Did Jake Paul win? He also beat contenders Paul DeVorce and Charm Chiteule and retained his British and European titles against Clyde Ruan and the latter belt against Esteban Eguia to keep his chance at a World Championship attempt alive. Danika McGuigan, who … “Nika was an extremely talented and inspirational young lady who radiated kindness and love. [3][4], During his professional career, McGuigan fought at a number of venues in Ireland and Britain. I lost my dad at 52 and I lost my brother to suicide. Born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and became the WBA and lineal featherweight world champion. McGuigan, 59, is well-known for his success in the ring, but here Mirror Sport takes a look at the legendary fighter's life outside of the squared circle. In court, Blain McGuigan denied hiding details about his earnings from Mr Frampton. The Bournemouth-based band The Worry Dolls named a track "Barry McGuigan" on their album, The Man That Time Forgot. At the time McGuigan paid tribute to his daughter, saying: “The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was to say goodbye to my amazing daughter Nika earlier this week. [2], As an amateur, McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton in 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The couple had four children together, sons Shane, Jake and Blane and daughter Danika, who tragically died from cancer in 2019 at the age of 33. In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Barry McGuigan competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as a featherweight; his record was: He began his professional boxing career on 10 May 1981, beating Selvin Bell by TKO in two rounds in Dublin. As the son of a sporting legend, however, his story hasn't always been straightforward. [13], McGuigan made his first defence against American Bernard Taylor, who was stopped in the ninth round, and then against Danilo Cabrera, who got knocked out in fourteen rounds. He was very popular with Irish and British audiences, representing neutrality and peace in a time when Ireland, where he lived, was affected by The Troubles. Shane McGuigan, one of Barry’s sons, trainers him and the other McGuigan brothers, Blane and Jake, promote him through CWM Cyclone Promotions. ... My children, sons … Barry's son Shane McGuigan is a boxing coach who has trained big-name fighters such as David Haye, Luke Campbell, Carl Frampton and George Groves. “Our hearts are broken and we know that life will never be the same again for us. [14] McGuigan is currently a boxing manager and promoter. Both sides would say: 'Leave the fighting to McGuigan.' McGuigan had been Frampton’s long-time manager. He appeared in the third series of ITV's Hell's Kitchen in September 2007, where he was eventually crowned the winner after winning the public vote. [16] The popular German musician and composer Udo Lindenberg also dedicated his song "Jonny Boxer" to McGuigan in 1986. [citation needed] He is the Chairman of the Professional Boxing Association, an organisation he has wanted to set up for over a decade, with the intention of teaching boxers the importance of education, and indeed educating them. In the 1980s he was a chat show host on BBC1. CARL Frampton was allegedly kept in the dark about $850,000 received for his final fight under ex-manager Barry McGuigan's guidance, the High Court heard yesterday. He was very popular with Irish and British audiences, representing neutrality and peace in a time when Ireland, where he lived, was affected by The Troubles. Pic: Rex. Blain McGuigan, 37, the eldest of three McGuigan sons, is a boxing promoter and worked on eight of Mr Frampton's fights between 2013 and 2017, before the partnership broke down. Your information will be used in accordance with our, Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin's wedding: Everything we know so far about the couple's big day, Conor McGregor has already cleared up one major detail for their wedding ceremony. He is a dual citizen of both the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. His father was singer Pat McGuigan (died 1987). Barry McGuigan's three sons all work in the boxing business - Blain, Jake and Shane. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. [1] In August 2009, he co-presented Charity Lords of the Ring with Lucy Kennedy. Carl Frampton was allegedly kept in the dark about $850,000 received for his final fight under ex-manager Barry McGuigan's guidance, the High Court heard today. 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McGuigan’s popularity transcended the sport of boxing and his fights became family occasions, uniting people across sectarian and religious divides during a troubled time in the country’s political history. irishmirrorsport Follow @ irishmirror He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. He retired permanently from boxing. Barry's son Shane McGuigan is a boxing coach who has trained big-name fighters such as David Haye, Luke Campbell, Carl Frampton and George Groves. Blain McGuigan, 37, the eldest of three McGuigan sons, worked on eight of Mr Frampton's fights between 2013 and 2017. Opposed by Young Ali, on 14 June 1982, McGuigan won by a knockout in six rounds; Ali fell into a coma from which he never recovered. Barry McGuigan is pictured alongside his wife Sandra, one of his sons and his daughter Danika McGuigan who died following a battle with cancer ‘She has been a shining light in … McGuigan became the champion by dropping Pedroza in round seven and winning a unanimous fifteen-round decision in a fight refereed by hall of fame referee Stanley Christodoulou. The Daily Mirror columnist blazed a trail in the sport of boxing, Want the latest from the world of horse racing, football, rugby, GAA and more straight to your inbox? He is also known fo… McGuigan was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. The Belfast boxer has taken his one-term mentor and the McGuigan family's Cyclone Promotions to court for alleged withheld earnings. Cabrera was not aware of this, and the fight was stopped. Barry McGuigan discussed the tragedy of losing his daughter Danika for the first time on Friday. Finbar Patrick 'Barry' McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish retired professional boxer and current boxing promoter. He then became the number one Featherweight challenger in the World Boxing Association. He won the All Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 having defeated Martin Brereton. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Among the fighters he beat were former world title challengers Jose Caba and Felipe Orozco. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. McGuigan married his Protestant childhood sweetheart Sandra in 1981 at a time when tensions were high between the Catholic and Protestant communities amid the violence of the Troubles. The distraught father spoke candidly about the grief of losing his 'bubbly, happy, happy girl' at the age of 33 to cancer. Notable opponents during his teenage years included Dubliner James Coughlan, whom he defeated at the age of 15, as well as Gordon McNeil (of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne) and Eric Clarke (of Hackney, London). When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Boxing legend Barry McGuigan joined Ryan Tubridy for a raw and emotional interview on the Late Late Show on Friday to remember his late daughter Danika McGuigan. "We have known each other since we were three," McGuigan recalled. The eldest of the three McGuigan sons involved in Frampton’s career pre the 2017 split revealed the financial lengths they went to, to tempt Kiko Martinez to Belfast. “However, Nika lives on in so many parts of our lives which we are grateful for.". This proved to be a controversial stoppage: the fight was stopped after the challenger bent over to pick up his mouthpiece after losing it, a practice that is allowed in many countries but not in Ireland. McGuigan and his wife were feted in a public reception through the streets of Belfast that attracted several hundred thousand spectators. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. [citation needed] McGuigan lives near Whitstable, Kent with his wife and children. Under the guidance of trainers Danny McEntee and Frank Mulligan he rapidly established himself as an exceptional boxer. However, he returned to the ring between 1988 and 1989, beating former world title challengers Nicky Perez and Francisco Tomas da Cruz, as well as contender Julio César Miranda, before losing to former EBU featherweight champ and future WBC and WBA super featherweight challenger Jim McDonnell by a technical knockout when a McDonnell left hook opened a gash over McGuigan's right eye in 2nd round that caused the referee to stop the fight in the 4th. I wouldn't choose sides. [17] He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) The boxer, 59, spoke about the actress' passing in … She is the only woman I have ever slept with. Barry McGuigan’s son accused of ‘lying’ over Carl Frampton world title fight ticket sales ... Elton John shows off sons' incredible playroom as he marks special occasion. Based in Kent for the past 21 years, Barry McGuigan is back in Northern Ireland maybe 10 times a year and hopes to retire to Ireland one day. He eventually lost a close decision and his world belt, which he was never to reclaim. As a non-sectarian sporting ambassador for Northern Ireland, he drew on the experience of Joey Dunlop and George Best. “She has been a shining light in our family’s lives for the past 33 years. [1] McGuigan is the founder and CEO of Cyclone Promotions. Finbar Patrick Barry McGuigan MBE is an Irish retired professional boxer and current boxing promoter. In 1985 he was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Interviews with Barry McGuigan, Phil Coulter, Jim Sheridan & Brian Kennedy.http://onthegrindboxing.com/ & http://livefight.com For his next defence, he went to Las Vegas in June 1986, where he faced the relatively unknown Stevie Cruz from Texas in what proved a gruelling fifteen-round title bout under a blazing sun. McGuigan stated that the support he received from both Protestants and Catholics in Ireland was because: "[the] shadows ran deep. Barry McGuigan discussed the tragedy of losing his daughter Danika for the first time on Friday. Former boxer Barry McGuigan with his sons Jake and Shane attend the "Tyson" special screening and photocall at the Curzon Soho on March 24, 2009 in London, England. [citation needed] Two biographies of McGuigan have been written. "Her house was across the road from mine. One of Barry McGuigan’s sons has denied that money made by Carl Frampton’s fights was hidden from the boxer. [citation needed], On 16 November, Italy's Valerio Nati boxed McGuigan for the vacant European Featherweight title in Belfast, and McGuigan won the crown with a knockout in the sixth round. Barry McGuigan: Five things I can't live without I am the third of eight children and my brothers and sisters are some of the most important people in the world to me. Boxing great Barry McGuigan is known to fans of the sweet science as a legendary puncher who became a pundit and promoter after hanging up the gloves. Something went wrong, please try again later. He also fought in Ring Magazine's 1986 Fight of the Year, and was a title character in the 8-bit computer game, Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing. In 1984, he won six bouts, all by knockout. [citation needed], In 1985, McGuigan met former world featherweight champion Juan Laporte and won by a decision after ten rounds. Finbar Patrick 'Barry' McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish retired professional boxer and current boxing promoter. The second time around, McGuigan prevailed, by a knockout in the eighth round. A very close relationship with his manager deteriorated badly over time and led to a successful libel case against him by his former manager several years later. Shane McGuigan is the world's youngest lead trainer ever to have coached someone to a significant world title, something he achieved at the tender age of 25. Find out about Barry McGuigan MBE & Sandra McGuigan Married, children, joint family tree & history, ancestors and ancestry. The boxer, 59, spoke about the actress’ passing in a heartbreaking interview for Ireland’s The Late Late Show, admitting that 17 months after her death he still suffers the pain of the loss ‘everyday.’ He is also known for coaching one of the most decorated boxers from Northern Ireland, Carl Frampton, along with his son Shane McGuigan. BARRY McGUIGAN'S actress daughter Danika has passed away at the age of 33 after a "brief but brave" battle with cancer. When I was eight and she was nine I found a real gold wedding ring at the back of our house and I gave it to her. The daughter of boxing legend Barry McGuigan has died aged 33 after a 'brief but brave' battle with cancer, her family revealed today. In 1983, he won four fights, winning the British Title against Vernon Penprase, and including his first trip to fight outside Europe (when he beat Lavon McGowan by a knockout in the first round in Chicago), before getting his first try at a European title. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. “But … "I love her now more than ever. Here's his tale, as told by Carl Frampton, Barry McGuigan and Shane himself. Barry Mcguigan Wife Sandra And Sons Barry Mcguigan Jnr Blain Mcguigan And Daughter Danika Mcguigan. [citation needed], After that fight he retired, partly due to the death of his father in 1987. [citation needed]. After another win, he suffered his first setback, losing a hotly disputed decision to Peter Eubank (brother of Chris Eubank) over eight rounds at Corn Exchange at the Brighton Dome. It was a very mature and dangerous thing to do. In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. A lengthy court battle between Frampton and Barry McGuigan, another of Irish boxing’s favourite sons, was concluded in November. McGuigan began his juvenile boxing career at the Wattlebridge Amateur Boxing Club, County Fermanagh and later moved to the Smithborough Amateur Boxing Club, County Monaghan. You see, it was also entertainment – people loved to forget the Troubles a while. One of these, however, almost destroyed his career and his life. I know monogamy is unusual these days but I can't imagine life without her.''. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Pat McGuigan sang "Danny Boy" before several of his son's matches. [citation needed] McGuigan's daughter, Nika, died in 2019 aged 33.[15]. Danika, known affectionately as Nika, passed away in July 2019 from cancer. McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. After the fight, McGuigan required hospitalisation because of his dehydrated state. He founded, and is the current president of, the Professional Boxing Association (PBA). Barry McGuigan was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland. She's still got that ring. A Catholic, Barry married his Protestant childhood sweetheart, Sandra Mealiff in 1981. Barry McGuigan and his promotion company are being sued by Belfast boxer Carl Frampton. The second day of a multi-million pound legal action by Carl Frampton against Barry McGuigan has been told the Belfast boxer trusted his former manager in … Born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and became the WBA and lineal featherweight world champion. He told the Daily Telegraph: ‘I’m talking about her and I’m still just hoping she’s going to walk through the door. People appreciated that."[8]. Started boxing in 2006 National Senior Novice Championship 69kg, 2007 Ulster Senior Championship 69kg, 2008 Irish Under 21 Championships 71kg, 2008 I had Shane and Jake (another of Barry’s three sons) McGuigan as groomsmen at my wedding, I was a groomsman at Shane’s wedding; pretty much (like brothers). He attracted an enormous following in the mid-1980s, particularly to the King's Hall in Belfast which he regularly filled to capacity. [citation needed], McGuigan attempted to establish an association to protect the rights of boxers against what he, and others, considered omnipotent managers and promoters. The Daily Mirror columnist and Monaghan native blazed a trail in the sport and crossed the religious divide as a Catholic who drew support from both sides of the community in Northern Ireland. McGuigan held a lead halfway through, but suffered dehydration because of the extreme heat and wilted near the end, being dropped in rounds ten and fifteen. 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