Barry McGuigan

Barry McGuigan is a former Irish professional boxer from Co Monaghan. Nicknamed The Clones Cyclone, he held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.

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Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg - date set for unification bout

World Super-Bantamweight unification fight finally set for the new year in Manchester

Three teams in green illustrate tale of different sporting cultures

A unified fanbase will support the rugby team, while soccer supporters celebrate separately

AP McCoy back in the saddle for Co Antrim donkey derby

Twenty time champion jockey beaten in charity race by former boxer Barry McGuigan

Carl Frampton ponders move up in weight after lacklustre title defence

Belfast boxer shows his class to retain IBF belt after opening round knock-downs

Carl Frampton overpowers Alejandro Gonzalez in El Paso

Massive scare for Belfast fighter who just manages to steady the ship in final rounds

Carl Frampton with golden opportunity to conquer the US

Belfast super bantamweight takes on Mexican Alejandro Gonzales Jr in Texas

Police believe killer of Eamonn Magee Jnr lay in wait

Young boxer (22) was stabbed while checking on pizza delivery at friend’s house

Carl Frampton will not fight Scott Quigg this summer, says Barry McGuigan

McGuigan said Quigg’s team would not agree on a 60-40 purse split in favour of Frampton

Lord urges Republic to consider rejoining Commonwealth

Lord Diljit Rana says State should have ‘serious debate’ on benefits of membership

Carl Frampton frustrated by public £1.5m Scott Quigg fight offer

IBF world champion says ‘huge domestic fight can only take place as a co-promotion’

Former sparring partner of Barry McGuigan died from fall

Body of Danny McAllister (54) found at rear of a house in Waterford city on Thursday

Frampton’s ‘fierce boxing style’ set him for stardom

Manager Barry McGuigan says ‘The Jackal’ is a great role model who just gets on with life

Carl Frampton impresses in first title defence with fifth-round stoppage

American Chris Avalos no match for Belfast bantam at Odyssey Arena

Frampton primed for battle with the latest ‘Hitman’ – Chris Avalos

Victory will see the Belfast man set his sights on America

Saughtneil show their mettle as they book final berth

Masterful McGuigan plays key role as Derry champions pip Kerry kingpins

Roddy L’Estrange: Shock of snub for McIlroy knocks Vinny’s crew for six

Burly busman and his buddies try to fathom a great sporting injustice

Rory McIlroy misses out on BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton pips world’s number one golfer to top prize

Paul Bradley leads Slaughtneil to Ulster final

Monaghan’s Clontibret no match for reigning Derry champions

Frampton takes IBF super-bantamweight title after Belfast showdown

Northern Ireland contender takes belt with unanimous decision over Kiko Martinez

No quarter asked as Frampton eyes first world title

Super bantamweight from Belfast seeks IBF belt from Kiko Martinez in Titanic Quarter

Belfast-born Frampton has the world at his feet as he closes in on his boyhood dream

Bright lights of America beckon if he defeats Kiko Martinez in next month’s IBF world title fight

Queen Elizabeth greets stars at reception for Irish community

British monarch welcomes Van Morrison, Imelda May and Niall Horan to Buckingham Palace

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American makes light work of odd judging to win his tenth world title in 45 bouts

Barry McGuigan hoping children of Britain will box their way to health

London Letter: the famous boxer’s academy promotes exercise, education and healthy eating

Frampton ruled out of title defence

Belfast boxer stood down after suffering ear injury in training for fight

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