Barry McGuigan

Known For
Acting

Popular
3.265

Birthday
1961-02-28

Place of Birth
County Monaghan, Ireland

Also Known As

  • Finbar Patrick McGuigan
  • The Clones Cyclone

Barry McGuigan

Biography

Finbar Patrick "Barry" McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. Born in Clones, Republic of Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.