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.

I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! review: Barry McGuigan comes unstuck in bungled rumble in jungle

Television: It’s all a bit ho-hum so far as Coleen Rooney stands out as most recognised ‘celebrity’

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 11:17

Barry McGuigan signed boxer Carl Frampton to ‘slave contract’, court hears

Former world champion boxer from Belfast suing ex-manager over alleged unpaid earnings

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 17:17

Lee Selby offers Carl Frampton autumn world-title shot

World featherweight champion keen on world title bout in Wales or England

Sun Jul 30 2017 - 22:30

Jawbone review: A gritty boxing movie that's well worth the pay-per-view

Johnny Harris writes and stars as an alcoholic fighter going back in the ring, with great support from Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane

Thu May 11 2017 - 07:00

Carl Frampton destined to become best Irish boxer ever, says Barry McGuigan

Belfast fighter upsets undefeated Santa Cruz to become two-weight world champion

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 01:57

Carl Frampton may offer Leo Santa Cruz a Belfast rematch

New two-weight world champion eyes up Windsor Park as possible venue

Sun Jul 31 2016 - 09:59

Tributes flood in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Former world heavyweight champion has died at the age of 74

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 14:39

Frampton: ‘I knew it was going to be a boring fight’

Manager McGuigan hailed as reason for winning mentality

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 20:00

Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg sideshows and hype set to end at the bell

Latest incident between sides has been who will have ‘star’ dressing room

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 10:52

Barry McGuigan: hot air from Scott Quigg’s camp means nothing

Joe Gallagher has questioned pedigree of Carl Frampton’s trainer Shane McGuigan

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 10:18

Carl Frampton: ‘If you enter a ring filled with anger, you’ve lost’

The super-bantamweight Belfast boxer takes on Scott Quigg in Manchester this weekend

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 01:00

Kevin Mitchell: Roy Jones’s lack of an exit strategy is alarming

Former great is risking it all in his reluctance to leave the ring’s roar

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 15:15

David Haye announces January return to the ring

Former world heavyweight champion takes on Australian Mark de Mori in London

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 11:41

Tyson Fury: free-for-all is solution to doping issue in sport

Heavyweight says if everybody did drugs it would create a level playing field

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 09:44

‘Sir Dan Donnelly’, Ireland’s unbeaten underdog and scourge of English fighters

At the Curragh 200 years ago, the Dublin pugilist was facing defeat when a kiss from his manager’s sister revived him and a legend was born

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 18:24

Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg - date set for unification bout

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

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 18:39

Three teams in green illustrate tale of different sporting cultures

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

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:01

AP McCoy back in the saddle for Co Antrim donkey derby

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

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 09:32

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

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 00:04

Carl Frampton overpowers Alejandro Gonzalez in El Paso

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

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 08:30

Carl Frampton with golden opportunity to conquer the US

Belfast super bantamweight takes on Mexican Alejandro Gonzales Jr in Texas

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 15:00

Police believe killer of Eamonn Magee Jnr lay in wait

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

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 01:10

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

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 20:17

Lord urges Republic to consider rejoining Commonwealth

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

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 18:50

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’

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 15:32

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

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 12:59

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

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 13:16

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

American Chris Avalos no match for Belfast bantam at Odyssey Arena

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 12:09

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

Victory will see the Belfast man set his sights on America

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Saughtneil show their mettle as they book final berth

Masterful McGuigan plays key role as Derry champions pip Kerry kingpins

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 22:15

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

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 06:00

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

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 00:00

Paul Bradley leads Slaughtneil to Ulster final

Monaghan’s Clontibret no match for reigning Derry champions

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 18:05

Frampton takes IBF super-bantamweight title after Belfast showdown

Northern Ireland contender takes belt with unanimous decision over Kiko Martinez

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:00