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Born on February 28, 1961, Barry McGuigan is from Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland. Public records list Barry McGuigan as a boxer. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire, BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (1985), International Boxing Hall of Fame (2005) and 2 more. The listed height is 168 cm.
My Take
Barry McGuigan fascinates me less for his belts than for what he represented. A featherweight from County Monaghan who carried hopes across a divided Ireland, he became a unifying figure when his country desperately needed one. Winning the WBA title at just 168 centimeters, plus that 1985 BBC Sports Personality award, speaks to ferocity packed into a small frame, hence 'The Clones Cyclone.' What I appreciate most is his second act as a promoter; he never really left the sport. He strikes me as a fighter who understood boxing was as much about people as punches.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Barry McGuigan
- Name (Japanese)
- バリー・マクギガン
- Reading
- ばりー・まくぎがん
- Born
- February 28, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- boxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 1985 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
- 2005 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBA World Featherweight Champion
- The Ring World Featherweight Champion
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Barry McGuigan born?
Barry McGuigan was born on February 28, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Barry McGuigan from?
Barry McGuigan is from Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland.
What does Barry McGuigan do?
Barry McGuigan works as boxer.
How tall is Barry McGuigan?
Barry McGuigan is 168 cm tall.
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