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Cyclone: My Story
Barry Mcguigan
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Description for Cyclone: My Story
Paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the Featherweight champion of the World. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds, it remains one of sport's greatest moments - watched by 27,000 spectators ringside and by a further 20 million on television around the world. Raised in the border town of Clones, Co. Monaghan, at the height of the troubles, Barry McGuigan united people across sectarian and religious divides during a difficult time in the country's political history. A ... Read more
On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the Featherweight champion of the World. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds, it remains one of sport's greatest moments - watched by 27,000 spectators ringside and by a further 20 million on television around the world. Raised in the border town of Clones, Co. Monaghan, at the height of the troubles, Barry McGuigan united people across sectarian and religious divides during a difficult time in the country's political history. A ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780753539958
SKU
KTJ0042278
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Barry Mcguigan
Barry McGuigan is a Former World Featherweight Champion boxer. He currently enjoys a successful career as a sports commentator and writer and motivational speaker. He continues his involvement in the boxing world as president and founder of the Professional Boxing Association and as a boxing promoter and trainer, who has coached his youngest son Shane to National titles in England ... Read more
Reviews for Cyclone: My Story
"Barry McGuigan was one of the best fighters of his generation, he had fanatical support. Barry's a great ambassador for the sport of boxing."
Sugar Ray Leonard
"At a dark hour in Ireland, Barry McGuigan's spirit shone a light towards peace. Barry's not only a champion, he's a hero."
Bono
"Just as music and musicians define ... Read more
Sugar Ray Leonard
"At a dark hour in Ireland, Barry McGuigan's spirit shone a light towards peace. Barry's not only a champion, he's a hero."
Bono
"Just as music and musicians define ... Read more