Podcast appearances and mentions of Barry McGuigan

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Barry McGuiganBorn Finbar Patrick McGuigan on February 28, 1961, in Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland, Barry McGuigan was raised in the small town of Clones. He quickly made his mark in the boxing world as an amateur, capturing a gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. In 1981, he turned professional, embarking on a career that would make him one of Ireland's most beloved sports figures. http://www.makingascene.org

It's coming up to 40 years since one of the most famous moments in the history of Irish sport took place. June 8th 1985 saw Barry McGuigan become the World Featherweight Title – and there is a special event coming that will commemorate that day – which we'll get into shortly. Kieran spoke to the The Clones Cyclone, Barry McGuigan.

Boxing has lost one of its greatest icons. George Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and a man whose influence reached far beyond the ring, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his legendary bouts with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his incredible comeback to reclaim the title at 45, Foreman's legacy is truly unforgettable. Former world champion Barry McGuigan joined Anton to discuss his life and career

The Rocky Road hits its 200th episode during Paddy's week – so who better to have on than the King of New York himself, Ireland's John Duddy. He had a famous fan in Jake LaMotta and later worked closely with Robert DeNiro, who had starred as The Bronx Bull in Martin Scorsese's epic Raging Bull back in 1980. Even today he's boxing royalty in the Big Apple but John Duddy is also a son of Derry and an Irish boxing cult hero, someone who helped popularise professional boxing in the early noughties, leading to a wave of up and coming fighters to follow their dreams either at home or across the pond. Show that you can become a big name in Dublin and you could be labelled ‘the next Bernard Dunne'. Show that you're ready to break the Big Apple and you might, you just might, be labelled ‘the next John Duddy'. The Derry Destroyer fought nine times at Madison Square Garden between 2005 and 2010 – winning them all – and lost just twice in a 31-fight career. At one stage he was right in the mix to fight for the middleweight championship of the world – which LaMotta held between 1949 and 1951 – but boxing had other plans for him. John wrapped up his career in 2011 when he realised his hunger had dimmed, cancelling an all-Irish match-up with Andy Lee, and, bitten by the acting bug, he's never looked back. He's still involved in the sport to this day, spearheading a new programme with the Moving Brains Foundation which put on 54 two-hour sessions for people with Parkinsons Disease in 2024 – and continues to grow and grow. And he is also coaching at Trinity Boxing in New York City, a stone's throw from the World Trade Centre, with the hope of one day opening his own gym. In Part 1, we look back at John's early years in the Irish amateur ranks, his determination to unseat Michael Roche as light-middleweight champ and the Corkman's incredible gesture before he finally did, his boxing pals who made it all so enjoyable, and hunkering down to avoid a hurricane in Cuba during a training camp. We also discuss the links in the chain that go from his early life until now – his uncle Jackie, his dad Michael, Charlie Nash, Ken Buchanan, Barry McGuigan and Roberto Duran. This is the ultimate Rocky story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 28ú lá de mí Feabhra, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 bhí púdar sraothartach dhainséarach ar díol I siopaí cleas I mBaile Átha Cliath. Bhí siad ag déanamh an púdar sa Ghearmáin. Bhí coisc ar an phúdar sa Bheilg. I 2011 d'éalaigh Don Getty, saoránach Éireannach, ón Libia, ag lig air go raibh sé ón Tuirc chun bealach isteach chuig aerfort Tripilí a fháil. Bhí sé ina chónaí I gContae na Mí agus chuaigh sé chuig An Libia chun obair. I 1986 bhí am deacair ag Bacon LTD Ros Cré mar scaoil siad 39 duine a bhí ag obair ann. Ní raibh na figiúirí dífhostaíocht mhaith i Ros Cré agus bhí a lán daoine sa bhaile míshásta leis. I 1993 bhí an chéad raon gailf I dTuaisceart an chontae chun oscailt I chúpla lá. Bhí sé lonnaithe I Durlas. Sin Jessie J le Price Tag – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2011. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1994 chan Eric Clapton ag an Royal Albert Hall i Londain. Chan sé ag an áit 100 uair agus bhí an cheolchoirm seo ar mhaithe le Children In Crisis. I 1996 bhí na Grammy's ar siúil agus bhuaigh Alanis Morissette albam den bhliain do Jagged Little Pill. Bhuaigh Nirvana albam ailtéarnach den bhliain le Unplugged agus bhuaigh Coolio amhráin rap is fearr do Gangsta's Paradise. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Barry McGuigan in Éirinn ar an lá seo I 1961 agus rugadh aisteoir Alison Larter I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1976 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Ian McMillan's guests are George Szirtes, Cecilia Knapp, Lisa Knapp, Gerry Diver and Rishi Dastidar.The beauty of a swimming pool seen from the air, banks that fly up and out of small towns never to return, the poetry of single objects seen from a train window, and the miniature brilliance of poetry pamphlets - all in this week's edition of The Verb. It can be a shock when banks leave our high streets - poet George Szirtes presents a brand new commission for The Verb inspired by that experience, and reads work from his 2004 collection 'Reel' which won the TS Eliot Prize. George has just been awarded the 'King's Gold Medal' for excellence in poetry.Cecilia Knapp finds surprising images for memories of being a teenager in new poetry on this week's show. Cecilia's first collection is 'Peach Pig' - she has published a novel called 'Little Boxes', and is Poet-in-Residence for London's City Bridge Foundation. We look out of train windows, in a new song by Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver ( from a new album called 'Hinterland'). Gerry has arranged music for films – and in his ground-breaking album 'The Speech Project' he created scores for the remarkable speakers including Christy Moore, the boxer Barry McGuigan and the singer Charlotte Church. Lisa Knapp has been nominated for the BBC folk awards multiple times - her recent performances on the 'Hack Poets Guild' album 'Blackletter Garland' were described as 'expert' and 'ethereal'. Gerry, Lisa and their daughter Bonnie Diver perform live in the studio.Rishi Dastidar shares the joy of small collections - as he celebrates poetry pamphlets with Ian - exploring their appeal and their potential. Rishi is a poet, critic and copywriter. His latest collection is 'Neptune's Projects' described by one reviewer as 'add(ing) wit, postmodern panache and mythic irony to the tradition of the open sea'

Simon Jordan and Spencer Oliver hosted the latest episode of talkBOXING alongside Barry McGuigan. They discussed the possibility of AJ vs Bakole, Dubois vs Parker, Adam Azim and Beterbiev vs Bivol 2, which will be shown live on talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 28ú lá de mí Feabhra, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 bhí púdar sraothartach dhainséarach ar díol I siopaí cleas I mBaile Átha Cliath. Bhí siad ag déanamh an púdar sa Ghearmáin. Bhí coisc ar an phúdar sa Bheilg. I 2011 d'éalaigh Don Getty, saoránach Éireannach, ón Libia, ag lig air go raibh sé ón Tuirc chun bealach isteach chuig aerfort Tripilí a fháil. Bhí sé ina chónaí I gContae na Mí agus chuaigh sé chuig An Libia chun obair. I 1998 dúirt Rebecca Duane ó Inis go raibh an cheolchoirm The Spice Girls I mBaile Átha Cliath mar d'iarrfadh do bhéal í a bheith. Ag an am bhí sí ag fáil chóir leighis mar bhí meall san inchinn aici. I 2011 bhí Cill Rois ag iarradh curiarracht nua a dhéanamh don mhéid is mó St.Patricks a bheith san áit amháin i rith Lá Fhéile Pádraig. Bhí 200 feisteas acu agus bhí níos mó ná 100 duine cláraithe don imeacht. Bhí na daoine a raibh cláraithe don imeacht chun 5km a rith nó siúil roimh an pharáid. Sin Jessie J le Price Tag – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2011. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1994 chan Eric Clapton ag an Royal Albert Hall i Londain. Chan sé ag an áit 100 uair agus bhí an cheolchoirm seo ar mhaithe le Children In Crisis. I 1996 bhí na Grammy's ar siúil agus bhuaigh Alanis Morissette albam den bhliain do Jagged Little Pill. Bhuaigh Nirvana albam ailtéarnach den bhliain le Unplugged agus bhuaigh Coolio amhráin rap is fearr do Gangsta's Paradise. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Barry McGuigan in Éirinn ar an lá seo I 1961 agus rugadh aisteoir Alison Larter I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1976 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Chat with the former champion boxer about his recent time in the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here', his faith being tested after the death of his daughter Nika and staying involved in the world of boxing

talkSPORT brings you all the action and reaction from Spurs dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Simon Jordan reacts to the news that the Friedkin Group has taken over at Everton. Barry McGuigan urges Anthony Joshua to retire. Daniel Dubios calls out the winner of Usyk v Fury II. Luke Humphries says Luke Littler should have won SPOTY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by 3 times ex amateur boxing champion and now 2 times Boxing Trainer of the year Shane McGuigan to get all his greatest stories and insight from helping 9 boxers become world champions! From growing up the son of one of Britains greatest ever boxers in Barry McGuigan, to working with the likes of; David Haye, Carl Frampton, Daniel Dubois and even Freddie Flintoff. He reveals why he left Dubois for dead, why Anthony Joshua is now hopeless and much more..... ------------ BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM FALCONS MERCH - https://www.samurai-sports.com/collections/clapham-falcons?gad_source=1 BUY CLAPHAM FALCONS CAPS - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product-category/collaborations/clapham-falcons/ BUY TICKETS FOR OUR LAST EVER LIVE SHOW ON FEB 1ST - https://dice.fm/event/ry3rrw-archie-curzon-the-rig-biz-pod-eng-vs-ireland-live-1st-feb-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?lng=en

Former WBC World Featherweight Champion Juan Laporte joins David Diamante in his home country of Puerto Rico to recall some legendary battles with Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Laporte also talks his upbringing and move to New York plus life after retirement and much more.

Under boxing legend Barry McGuigan's guidance Carl Frampton won world titles in 2014 and 2016. However, their relationship fell apart in a legal battle over fight profits, leading to a £6 million lawsuit. As McGuigan enters the “I'm a Celebrity” jungle, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by boxing Journalist David Mohan and reporter Niamh Campbell to unpack the rise, fall, and aftermath of the fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘Clones Cyclone' Barry McGuigan wasn't just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland's toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He's faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Carl Frampton. Nearly 40 years on from the pinnacle of his sporting career, the Irish boxer is now a contestant on this year's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things we spoke about today ..... On International Men's Day, Vic tells them all to **** Off. Making money on Only Fans ( Sweat Selling anyone?) The Dad Gags Are Back. We hear what happened in I'm A Celebrity as Barry Mcguigan breaks down. We found the greatest laugh of all time & lots more... If you enjoy this podcast, go hard on the 5 stars, it's really helps :)

PJ chats with Lorraine and Ross about last night's I'm A Celebrity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Line up is here with names like Colleen Rooney & Barry McGuigan set to enter the jungle. Ali Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie told us about this year's show.

The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Line up is here with names like Colleen Rooney & Barry McGuigan set to enter the jungle. Ali Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie told us about this year's show.

It's time for Colin's pick in our second Extra Time bonus episode, and we're travelling back to 1985, to a year of Irish sport that feels almost too good to be true. Watching a young Barry McGuigan defy the odds to beat Eusebio Pedroza, Ireland winning the Five Nations, and Dennis Taylor's famous black-ball final became formative memories in his childhood. However, Colin's had to learn the hard way that not every year as a fan can be like 1985!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deirdre Gogarty is a true trailblazer of female boxing in Ireland. She was born in 1969 in Drogheda and after watching Barry McGuigan win the world title, decided she wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a world champion boxer. Back in the 1980's female boxing in Ireland was not seen as a viable option for many young girls, but Deirdre was determined to follow her dream. After training in gyms in Drogheda and Dublin, she would eventually have her first and only fight in Ireland back in 1991 in Limerick.Deirdre would decide to uproot her life and move to the States to sign with manager and coach Beau Williford in 1992. After winning 7 contests and drawing 2, Deirdre would lose her first 2 world title attempts against Laura Serrano and Stacy Prestage. After these disappointments an opportunity to fight on a Mike Tyson world title undercard at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas against Christy Martin would change the sport of female boxing forever. In March 1996, Deirdre and Christy went to war for 6 rounds on PPV television and the public's attitude to female boxing would change. Deirdre would eventually claim that illusive world title in 1997 against Bonny Canino in New Orleans. She would get a modest homecoming back home in Drogheda in comparison to todays open top bus parades. Deirdre would inspire so many female boxers around the world and one particular young aspiring boxer would write a letter to her hero in the late 1990's. That young girl was Katie Taylor who would become the icon that she is today. After retiring from boxing in 1998, Deirdre would coach for over 20 years and is now happily settled with her family in Louisiana. In March this year a statue of Deirdre was unveiled in her hometown of Drogheda to honor her achievements and is a permanent reminder that the woman who was forced to leave her hometown and country to pursue her dreams never has to leave again...

This week's special podcast is a look down memory lane at arguably the best boxing gym and stable ever to come out of Ireland, the famous Barney Eastwood stable of the 1980-1990's. Barney Eastwood was born in 1932 in Cookstown, Tyrone. He was a talented Gaelic footballer, winning the All Ireland Minor title in 1948. His love of boxing would begin after watching US soldiers box at the US Army base in Tyrone back in WW2. Barney would start his own bookmakers business in the 1950's and after building an empire, he would turn his attention to his love of boxing. Barney would build a gym and stable of fighters/coaches over the next two decades that would compete with any gym in Europe. Barry McGuigan, Hugh Russell , Herol Graham and Dave McAuley would win World, European and British titles during the 1980's. Who can forget the special nights with Barry McGuigan and the amazing relationship they built together which unfortunately would turn sour years later. By 1992, Paul Hodkinson, Crisanto Espana and Victor Cordoba would also join Dave 'boy' McAuley as World champions. Countless other champions would make their mark in the gym including Ray Close, Sam Storey, Noel Magee, Crawford Ashley as well as future World champions Eamonn Loughran, John Lowey and Steve Collins. Barney Eastwood would end his love affair with boxing by the late 1990's and eventually sell his successful Eastwood's bookmakers chain in a huge multi-million pound deal. He would retire to his home in Holywood with his wife Frances until his sad passing in 2020. He legacy lives on and he will forever be regarded as the 'Godfather of Irish boxing'.

In a bumper episode, Andy and Barry Jones are joined by Adam Azim and Barry McGuigan as they look back at Adam's impressive win over Ohara Davies and discuss who could be next for ‘The Assassin'.  George Groves then joins the show to look back at the rest of the card from the Copper Box arena and reveals some big breaking news!

In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world's most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Harrison Ford, and many Irish politicians. Tweed, with over 35 years of legal experience, takes listeners through his incredible career, discussing everything from scraping his way into Queen's University during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to becoming an international authority on libel law. His new book, From Hollywood to Hollywood: My Life as an International Libel Lawyer for the Rich and Famous, documents his journey and the high-stakes world of representing A-list celebrities.The conversation delves deep into the challenges of defamation law, with Tweed recounting landmark cases, such as the "Last Chocolate Éclair" case in Northern Ireland and the vicious five-week Barry McGuigan lawsuit. He also highlights the significance of the Reynolds case, which set new standards for journalistic integrity: “The Reynolds case became a marker for libel actions, introducing the seven standards journalists must meet.”Tweed explores the complexities of social media defamation, where anonymity often shields people from legal repercussions. He recalls the lengths his team went to expose an anonymous online troll attacking BBC presenter Stephen Nolan: “We found him and got a six-figure settlement. He had to re-mortgage his house to pay.”AI-generated content, a new battleground for defamation cases, is another key point of discussion. Tweed warns of its dangers, saying, “In 2024, Big Tech is Big Brother. AI can now create indistinguishable human likenesses. Imagine someone using your face, voice, and mannerisms to endorse a scam. The future is frightening.”He also touches on the financial hurdles of defamation lawsuits, especially for the average person, remarking, “Libel courts are not for the faint-hearted or those without deep pockets. Defamation law has become a playground for the rich.”Despite the heavy subject matter, Tweed offers lighter moments, discussing his celebrity clients and the perks of his career, from attending Hugh Hefner's parties to mingling with stars on Hollywood sets. However, he stresses that most of his clients are more interested in setting the record straight than in chasing massive settlements: “It's about protecting their brand, not the money.”This episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the world of high-profile legal battles, media law, and the future of online accountability.

Barry told Oliver about featuring in an exhibition in Monaghan County Museum called ‘Bordering Realities, Monaghan People and Stories'. The exhibition is on between 10am to 5pm this Saturday – in the peace campus Monaghan town.

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On todays Podcast we have Shane McGuigan.   Shane is a British and Irish boxing coach. The son of former World champion Barry Mcguigan. Barry had 19 million people tuned in on the BBC to watch him win his world title in 1985. Shane himself was a three time national amateur champion. Who decided his sweet spot was coaching. Since that decision he has taken 9 fighters to world champion status. Including; Josh Taylor, George Groves, Chantelle Cameron, Carl Frampton, Luke Campbell, Lawrence Okolie, Chris Billam-Smith, Ellie Scotney, and Daniel Dubois.   As a manager and coach Shane has the highest Win Percentage across all sports. With a 94% win record in total and 87.5% win record in world title fights. And next in line in his stable Caroline Dubois and Adam Azim.. Two of the most exciting names in world boxing… His most recent victory was a tactical masterclass as WBO Cruiserweight world champion chris Billam-Smith dismantle Richard Riakphore. Shane was recently awarded the BWAA Trainer of the Year award.   Shane features as the lead man in the recent BBC Documentary ‘The Stable' which takes you behind the scenes of the Mcguigan gym talent factory, revealing all the harsh realities of professional boxing. I highly recommend it. Where the back of my head actually features for a split second- don't miss it.   Having had the pleasure to work with Shane and his fighters I can assure you he is the real deal. A master strategist, a fierce competitor himself and is regarded by his team as boxing savant. The Culture he has created in that gym is second to none.   In this episode we discuss: High standards, culture, values, burnout, and balance.   I hope you Enjoy.   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Find Shane: https://www.instagram.com/shanemcguigan/  https://x.com/mcguigans_gym    Find James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/ https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/ https://jamesaking.com/   Watch the episode with Chris Billam-Smith here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wUqaqzHzIU    The Mindset App: While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists  

https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcastIn a special podcast for our beautiful Patreons, hosts Alex Steedman and Matt Christie outline their paths into the boxing industry and their longstanding relationships with the sport.The Steed reminisces about sticking an electric kettle on the hob on the night that Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza and Matt recalls the irresistible atmosphere at Chris Eubank vs Nigel Benn while detailing how a fallen trolley full of mars bars kickstarted his dream to work in boxing.There's memories aplenty about the early days at BoxNation and first days at Boxing News.Thanks, once again, for your cherished support. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight after the final bell Andy Clarke gets reaction from ringside at Selhurst Park after Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight world title against Richard Riakporhe, guests include Matt Macklin, Barry McGuigan, Rob Tebbutt, Castillo, Callum Simpson, John Dennen & Clifton Mitchell.

In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Andrew Gallimore about his documentary One Night In Millstreet. One Night In Millstreet is the story of Ireland in 1995, a snapshot of a country told through a high stakes prize fight in Millstreet, Cork between the then unknown underdog Steve ‘The Celtic Warrior' Collins and the larger-than-life champion Chris ‘Simply The Best' Eubank - an against-all-odds sporting event that had an entire nation gripped and on the edge of its seat. The film, which won the Audience Award at the Cork International Film Festival and the Best Documentary award at the Irish Film Festival London, features interviews with the rivals themselves Steve Collins and Chris Eubank along with Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan, Chris Eubank's former manager Barry Hearn, writer Paul Howard and Tony Quinn, Steve Collins' Mind Trainer. One Night In Millstreet was produced by Morgan Bushe and Peter Murnaghan for Fastnet Films and Proposition Films with funding from Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Coimisiún Na Meán and RTÉ. One Night In Millstreet is released in cinemas on 5th April 2024.  https://filmireland.net/

Buncey sits down with former world champion Barry McGuigan. Following the release of a new BBC documentary that goes inside the McGuigan gym, Barry delves into what makes a successful stable of fighters, how his son Shane has become a top trainer and what it takes to bring through multiple world champions. All four episodes of Stable: The Boxing Game can be watched on BBC iPlayer.

Seamus McDonagh is the special guest for this week's epsiode. In Part 1, Seamus talks about learning to fight in Co Meath, boxing Barry McGuigan as a kid and moving across the pond to seek out the American Dream. While rising the ranks in boxing, Seamus was also finding time to further his education, work with the horses of Central Park and establish himself as a regular at one-too-many watering holes in the City that Never Sleeps... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former European champion and world title contender Jim McDonnell talks about the big fights, against the likes of Azumah Nelson, Barry McGuigan and Brian Mitchell, the devastating knockout loss to Kenny Vice, being part of the famous Royal Oak stable and becoming a top trainer, working with the likes of James DeGale and Danny Williams. Jimmy Mac, as he known in boxing, was a ferocious trainer, and he talks about his drive, wanting to be like Alan Ball on the football pitch, running sub-three hour marathons, his rise up through the ranks and why the final loss of his career, which came in Slovakia and against the advice of the British Boxing Board of Control, was one of the best things he has ever done.

In our first episode for over a year we take a helicopter view of Irish boxers and boxing and ask some questions that many are asking. IS there a reason for the recent downturn in performances and results? Is it a coaching issue? Style issue? Or are Irish boxers not as good as many believe them to be?We also take a look at the fractured chasm that opened up between two greats of Irish boxing. Barry McGuigan/s career in the ring is well documented. He gave a glimmer of hope to a divided island in troubled times when there was little hope. Many years later he would be the man at the helm as Carl Frampton delivered European and world titles in different weight divisions. In this episode we look a little closer and ask "Where did it all go wrong?"Hugh Russell won bronze medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada and at the Olympic Games in Moscow 1980 then went on to have renowned careers as a professional boxer and press photographer. IN the week he was laid to rest, we paid tribute and remember an Irish boxing legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian star Barry Michael was a world super-featherweight champion who has one of the best stories in boxing. He won the title in a war with Melbourne rival Lester Ellis, a former student of Michael's and future friend but at the time there was a real feud. The story of that fight alone is incredible. Then there were fights on the road, in Africa, Indonesia, the UK and in Hawaii, rumoured bouts with the likes of Azumah Nelson, Barry McGuigan, Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and fellow Australian Jeff Fenech, but they failed to materialise.  Barry is a well-renowned broadcaster, these days, but he refers back to the Melbourne criminal underworld that was heavily involved with boxing back in the 1980s, and a violent fight with a gangster and his henchmen that, in short, spelt the end of Michael's career. 

This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.This week we are joined by the ‘Clones Cyclone,' Barry McGuigan. An Olympian and a former world champion who helped to heal a desperately divided country, Barry joins the show to discuss his illustrious career both in and out of the ring.In 1985, 19 million people sat down to watch Barry win his first world title against Eusebio Pedroza, creating a level of fanfare and intrigue that boxing will never see again. In this eye-opening episode Barry opens up on his life full of extraordinary success and incredible tragedy.Subscribe for future episodes and head to www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly. Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.

A true fighting hero joins us today. She's Ireland's first female boxer and was Ireland's first female world champ. She added to the legacy of Barry McGuigan between the ropes and now Katie Taylor adds to hers. We call this show The Rocky Road but that's not the half of it when it comes to the journey Deirdre Gogarty went on to make her name in the fight business. Now she's ready to come back to Ireland for A Night With Deirdre Gogarty in her hometown of Drogheda, and to sit ringside for Taylor v Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena the following night. From working with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fighting Christy Martin in Las Vegas, surviving depression and loneliness to supporting her rival against her murderous husband, it's an unbelievable tale - and it's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cerramos nuestra trilogía sobre el boxeo en las dos Irlandas durante el conflicto armado conocido como The Troubles, rindiendo homenaje a uno de los boxeadores más grandes que ha dado la isla. Barry McGuigan no solo es uno de los más grandes boxeadores de la historia de Irlanda, sino que además fue capaz de convertirse en un símbolo de paz y de entendimiento, en una época marcada por la violencia armada. Sus triunfos fueron festejados por igual a ambos lados de la frontera, por católicos y protestantes, por unionistas y republicanos. En una era triste y turbulenta, McGuigan fue capaz de traer orgullo y esperanza a toda la nación. Pero el suyo no fue un camino fácil, todo lo contrario, pero lo afrontó con valentía tomando en muchas ocasiones decisiones difíciles y muy comprometida. Fue el mayor ejemplo de cómo el boxeo se convirtió en un oasis de paz y convivencia en una sociedad dividida. Corte 1: “Chance of a lifetime”, Pat McGuigan Corte 2: “Sunday, bloody Sunday”, U2 Corte 3: “Zombie”, The Cranberries Corte 4: “Danny Boy”, Pat McGuigan (Barry McGuigan vs Bernard Taylor) Corte 5: “The Lost Art of Conversation”, The Divine Comedy Corte 6: “Paddy Public Enemy #1”, Shane McGowan and the Popes Corte 7: “The Bright Side of the Road”, Van Morrison

Speaking to Pat this morning was Boxing Hall of fame member and World Featherweight Champion Barry McGuigan. Barry will be appearing at the Pendulum Summit 2023.

Legendary ref Mickey Vann wound up his career as the third man in the ring with a stint in Ireland, reffing bouts such as Spike O'Sullivan v Anthony Fitzgerald (yikes) and Jamie Conlan v Junior Granados (yikes x 2), after passing the retirement age of 65 in Britain. But he's been working with Irish fighters throughout his whole career, as the man in the middle for Sean Mannion's only UK bout, Barry McGuigan's last fight and famous showdowns including Darren Corbett v Chris Okoh, Shea Neary v Mickey Ward and Ricky Hatton v Eamonn Magee. He's also judged bouts featuring Irish world champions including Steve Collins, Wayne McCullough and Carl Frampton. Here, he looks back at nearly 50 years of working alongside Irish boxing's finest but first, let's hear about the time he reffed 'Gypsy' John Fury against Neal Malpass for the British Boxing Board of Control Central Area heavyweight title at the Brodsworth Miners Welfare Club in Doncaster… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of The George Groves Boxing Club's Legends episodes sees Barry McGuigan enter the club.  In this episode, Barry talks about fighting during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, sparring adults at the age of 15, and winning an epic 15-round bout against Eusebio Pedroza to become featherweight champion of the world. We go full circle and gain an immersive insight into the trials, tribulations and victories that make up the life and times of 'The Clones Cyclone'. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.

Are you new to to the club? Or just want to relive some of your favourite features? This episode includes Carl Froch, Johnny Nelson, Shane McGuigan, the Sauerlands, Frank Smith, Dan Azeez, Barry McGuigan and more.  Our new six week training camp starts on New Year's Day. It's called Shreds, and you should get involved. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. We've got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of our Legends episodes sees Barry McGuigan enter the club. In this episode, Barry talks about fighting during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, sparring adults at the age of 15, and winning an epic 15-round bout against Eusebio Pedroza to become featherweight champion of the world. We go full circle and gain an immersive insight into the trials, tribulations and victories that make up the life and times of 'The Clones Cyclone'. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.

Bournemouth's own, Chris Billam-Smith, is a boxer the whole country should get behind.He's the Commonwealth, British, and European Cruiserweight Champion, and has been under the guidance of Shane and Barry McGuigan since turning professional.He's sparred with the likes of David Haye and George Groves, and during the pandemic he even fought at Matchroom's Fight Camp in my old mate Barry Hearn's back garden!In a sport full of in-your-face trash talkers, Chris remains a very calm, thoughtful and articulate athlete, who lets his performances do the talking. Website: DodgeWoodall.comInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallLinkedIn: Dodge WoodallYouTube: Dodge Woodall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 22 of the Boxing Social Podcast, Rob Tebbutt is joined by renowned boxing trainer Shane McGuigan. McGuigan discusses his ever-growing stable of fighters, the evolution of his training approach, his relationship with Carl Frampton and the influence of his father, IBHOF inductee Barry McGuigan. Rob and Shane break down this weekend's heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, while McGuigan reflects on his time training David Haye and meeting boxing legends Mike Tyson and 'Sugar' Ray Robinson while training former cricket star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff. Finally, McGuigan talks training heavyweight powerhouse Daniel Dubois, WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie and preparing Anthony Fowler for his all-Scouse showdown with former world champion Liam Smith on October 9th.

You know when you're watching a film in a cinema theatre and you could hear a pin drop from start to finish, that your time is well spent. That's what it felt like at a screening in Belfast of Cathy Brady's debut feature film ‘Wildfire' ahead of its release on September 3. The Newry writer and director won Best Director for ‘Wildfire' at this year's Irish Film and Television Awards and both of her leading actresses Nora-Jane Noone and the late Nika McGuigan were nominated for Best Actress. Nika, who tragically died of cancer in 2019, after the film was made, won the award, accepted on her behalf by her father, boxing legend, Barry McGuigan. The critical success of the film has been a roller-coaster of emotions for Cathy and the rest of the cast and crew. They are excited and delighted that audiences are connecting with the film, yet Nika's absence is sorely felt. At the same time, having had some space to grieve during lockdown – with all red carpet events virtual - they are ready to celebrate the film and to keep Nika's memory alive by allowing her talent and hard work to be recognised. For this week's podcast Cathy took time out of her hectic schedule to chat with Armagh I over zoom and tell us all about the making of the film, the respect and admiration she has for Nora-Jane and Nika and how her own career evolved from fine art to making movies.

Barry McGuigan, boxing promoter, pays tribute to Kellie Harrington and says she now has many possible career options ahead of her.

On June 8, 1985, amid astonishing scenes, Ireland's Barry McGuigan challenged for the WBA featherweight championship against legendary Panamanian Eusebio Pedroza at Loftus Road in London.Sean & Johnston relive this historic night looking into the career of both men in the lead up to the fight, the build up, fight breakdown and aftermath.Please Rate, Review & SubscribeFollow us at:https://twitter.com/btrboxingpodhttps://www.facebook.com/btrboxingpodcast 

ANOTHER packed episode looks ahead to Vasiliy Lomachenko's crucial comeback bout while Gervonta ‘Tank' Davis steps up to super-lightweight against Mario Barrios.Alex Steedman and Matt Christie also reflect on the latest thrashing dished out by the supreme Naoya Inoue. Another sublime showing but can ‘The Monster' secure the right opponents to cement his greatness?There's the issue of ‘celebrity boxing' blighting the landscape to discuss and the career of Alexander Povetkin, and in turn the issue of PEDs in boxing, is reviewed.The gruelling 1986 encounter between Steve Cruz and Barry McGuigan is remembered in This Week In History while A.J. Liebling's The Sweet Science is the latest book recommendation.Please rate, review, subscribe and tell the world if you're enjoying the podcast!

Tony Davitt - a legend of Irish boxing - joins Kevin Byrne and Kenneth Egan for this week's episode. They look back at Davitt's legendary career in the corner as tributes from across Irish boxing - including Barry McGuigan, Andy Lee, Eric Donovan and Jim Rock - to name but a few, roll in for Davitt. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little after 7am on Sunday September 1st 2016 Peter Maine went for a jog through the centre of Durham. A short while later he was found by the banks of the River Wear with three stab wounds to the heart. To this day we don't know if it was murder or suicide. No sign of robbery. No defensive wounds. So suicide? In which case, what happened to the knife?We do know that police estimate that 65 people may have wanted to do him harm. I'm not sure I know 65 people overall, and I've interviewed Barry McGuigan and several other people. Gareth gets investigated by the security services! John is called posh for not liking Pringles! Claire pivots magnificently from the NON-EXISTANT AND ENTIRELY FICTIONAL link between MMR and autism to trying to play roller derby in a sea of blood and lager! The Offspring fight cancer and HIV/AIDS!There's also brief attempt to remember 1998, including the Omagh bombing (and in particular the world's most harrowing holiday photo), the construction of the Millennium Dome, significant loss of life somewhere in Algeria Claire can't pronounce the name of ("however you say it, there was a massacre there") and Aqua. Along the way: Time Capsules! The wilful destruction of a ponytail at Morrissey's request! Paula White's last show on BBC Stoke! Danny Dyer romcoms! Robbie Mustoe! Richard and Judy's suicide pact! Local government reorganisation in the West Country! This show has it all. Shout outs in this episode to Study in Scarlet and Reverie – check ‘em out! A couple of weeks ago I mentioned Fat Mike the extremely vocal sparrow who lives in my garden. Fat Mike is very obvious in this episode, making the whole episode sound somewhat like the old Big Brother livestreams when they used to play birdsong and train noise to cover controversial conversations. Sorry about that. For all our snark, if you have any information at all about  the death of Peter Heron, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. His family deserve to know what happened. You can reach us on email everyonediesinsunderland@gmail.com, on Twitter at @everyonediespod, on Facebook and Instagram. Our theme music is the song “Steady Away” by Pete Dilley and can be found on his album Half-truths and Hearsay which you can/should buy/stream here: https://petedilley.bandcamp.com/album/half-truths-and-hearsay  Writing sleeper hits for all these weeping dipshits.

In the occult month of October 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ten of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bruising Barry McGuigan's World Championship Boxing, the sandy Spy Vs Spy 2 and the dreary Dickie's Diamonds and wonder do owls only have a limited number of flights? Games covered in this episode: Barry McGuigan's World Championship Boxing Raskel Cylu Vagan Attack Spy Vs Spy 2 Tour De France Ghostchaser Dickie's Diamonds Find us at: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/

Join Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero for a few drinks in the bar.This week's show Mike's Documentary Choice: Oceans Apart. Amazon Prime.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B08NJY5CFP/ref=atv_dl_rdr?autoplay=1 Steff's Book Choice: The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams by Shelina Janmohamed https://amzn.to/3wetP4i First Round of Clips.Mike: Don't Make Devon Angry.https://twitter.com/80s90sCricket/status/1363885508271693830?s=03Steff: Martin Compson watching Scotland win https://twitter.com/martin_compston/status/1377280623824502787?s=21 Elis: Little Jonny Williams scores his first goal for his country - this is what it sounds likehttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=268560494399765Head to patreon.com/distantpod and sign up to get the 2nd round of clips.Mike: Max Latiffhttps://twitter.com/BristolBears/status/1370455804373954561?s=09Steff: Amy Williams wins Gold in 2010 winter olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ntgfAb736c Elis: Fan saves woman from being hit by a baseball https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=PVYmxQH_5vI

Hall of Famer Teddy Atlas joins Ronan Mullen to chat about his legendary life in boxing, from world championship training to broadcasting and lots more besides.

Hall of Famer Teddy Atlas joins Ronan Mullen to chat about his legendary life in boxing, from world championship training to broadcasting and lots more besides.

Former IRA member Danny Flynn is just out of prison and all he wants to do is box, but that proves a little difficult in late '90s Belfast.    The Boxer looks at the tension in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, and how violence impacts every aspect of life. Flynn wants to focus on being a good influence on the community, but he can never truly escape his past... until he more or less escapes.   At the time, former world champion boxer Barry McGuigan said that Daniel Day-Lewis could've gone pro if he wanted to. While maybe a tad hyperbolic, the boxing scenes in this movie elevate this film somewhat.   This is the first episode of a new era of Balls On Film. We welcome Stephen Twomey to the fold as our duo now becomes a trio, and we're no longer going through the films scene-by-scene. We hope you enjoy what is sort of like a pilot episode for this slightly modified version of Balls On Film.   With all that said, listen to this episode to find out what us BOF Boys thought of The Boxer.   Subscribe to Balls on Film and never miss an episode RSS feed: https://feed.podbean.com/ballsonfilm/feed.xml Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/balls-on-film-a-sports-movie-podcast/id1507617262 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kbFuLRfB5DHg1OYkig0na Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/balls-on-film-a-sports-movie-podcast TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Balls-on-Film-A-Sports-Movie-Podcast-p1314857/

Hall of Famer Teddy Atlas joins Ronan Mullen to chat about his legendary life in boxing, from world championship training to broadcasting and lots more besides.

The war of words between Deontay Wilder and former co-trainer Mark Breland reached another round over the weekend once Breland clapped back at the former heavyweight champion’s claims that he was disloyal, and that he went as far as even spiking Wilder’s water during the TKO loss to Tyson Fury last February.Billy Joe Saunders has strenuously denied he was making reference to Barry McGuigan’s daughter Danika, who tragically died of cancer in 2019, in social media posts on Wednesday.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKT39KR_e3ZliHe4cyC06A/joinOne Free Month of Dazn On TBV http://bit.ly/ThaBoxingVoicexDAZNhttps://www.patreon.com/ThaboxingvoiceBUY THA BOXING VOICE T-SHIRT HERE http://thaboxingvoice.com/storePLEASE SUPPORT!!! SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & LIKEPlease check out our Facebook page and hit the like button. https://www.facebook.com/Thaboxingvoiceradio GOOGLE PLUS https://plus.google.com/107960664507143008932/posts?tab=XXiWeb Sitehttp://thaboxingvoice.com/Radio show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thaboxingvoiceradioTwitter: @Thaboxingvoicehttps://twitter.com/thaboxingvoiceAudio only Podcast subscribe herehttps://itun.es/us/oY7JJ.c#DeontayWilder #TysonFury #EfeAjagba

Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) McGuigan was born in 1986, to Barry McGuigan and Sandra McGuigan. She is deeply missed by Brothers Shane, Jake and Blane, Mother Sandra and Father Barry. **FNI would like to note that this podcast was recorded before Elliot Page made his announcement. The point Wiebke makes in the context of Nika McGuigan's career referring to Elliot's former identity as Ellen Page felt important to include. There was no disrespect intended. The daughter of former WBA Featherweight champion Barry McGuigan, Nika, Nika battled childhood leukemia from the ages of 11 to 13. The disease sadly then returned when she was an adult, claiming her life in 2019 at age 33. She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016–2018). She appeared in several films and TV shows, including The Secret Scripture, Mammal (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and Jack Reynor. Traders, Stay opposit Aiden Quinn Directed Wiebke von Carolsfeld. Her last film was Cathy Brady's Wildfire. Which will be released in 2021. McGuigan was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 11 in 1997, but recovered from the illness after two years of treatment. However, she died on 23 July 2019, from a cancer-related illness. Remie Michelle Clarke is an Author, Screenwriter and highly regarded Voiceover artist. Remie joins the ongoing team at Wrapchat and we're delighted to welcome Remie as a new co host on the Show. http://www.remiemichelleclarke.com/ for more info. Joining Remie in tribute to the wonderful light that was Nika is Director Imogen Murphy (Dead Still, Can't Cope, Won't Cope) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002634/ Wiebke von Carolsfeld is a German/Canadian film director, writer and editor. Originally from Germany. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0902092/ Cathal Quinn is one of the most in demand voice coaches in Ireland today – and is currently the Head of Voice and Speech in The Lir Academy, Trinity College Dublin. He was formally Head of Voice and speech at the Gaiety School of Acting where he taught Nika for two years. He is the artistic director of both Mouth on Fire Theatre Company and Guthanna Binne Sioraí. We also have also some great snippets of some of Nika's Class mates.  If you'd like to make a donation in honour of Nika please visit  https://www.clicsargent.org.uk/ MERRY CHRISTMAS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) McGuigan was born in 1986, to Barry McGuigan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_McGuigan) and Sandra McGuigan. She is deeply missed by Brothers Shane, Jake and Blane, Mother Sandra and Father Barry. The daughter of former WBA Featherweight champion Barry McGuigan (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570095?ref_=nmbio_trv_1) , Nika, Nika battled childhood leukemia from the ages of 11 to 13. The disease sadly then returned when she was an adult, claiming her life in 2019 at age 33. She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Cope,_Won%27t_Cope) (2016–2018). She appeared in several films and TV shows, including The Secret Scripture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Scripture_(film)) , Mammal (2016) alongside Rooney Mara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_Mara) and Jack Reynor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Reynor) . Traders, Stay opposit Aiden Quinn Directed Wiebke von Carolsfeld (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0902092/?ref_=tt_ov_dr) . Her last film was Cathy Brady's Wildfire. Which will be released in 2021. McGuigan was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_lymphoblastic_leukemia) at age 11 in 1997, but recovered from the illness after two years of treatment. However, she died on 23 July 2019, from a cancer-related illness. Remie Michelle Clarke is an Author, Screenwriter and highly regarded Voiceover artist. Remie joins the ongoing team at Wrapchat and we're delighted to welcome Remie as a new co host on the Show. http://www.remiemichelleclarke.com/ for more info. Joining Remie in tribute to the wonderful light that was Nika is Director Imogen Murphy (Dead Still, Can't Cope, Won't Cope) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002634/ Wiebke von Carolsfeld is a German/Canadian film director, writer and editor. Originally from Germany. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0902092/ Cathal Quinn is one of the most in demand voice coaches in Ireland today – and is currently the Head of Voice and Speech in The Lir Academy, Trinity College Dublin. He was formally Head of Voice and speech at the Gaiety School of Acting where he taught Nika for two years. He is the artistic director of both Mouth on Fire Theatre Company and Guthanna Binne Sioraí. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danika_McGuigan#cite_note-6) We also have also some great snippets of some of Nika's Class mates.  If you'd like to make a donation in honour of Nika please visit  https://www.clicsargent.org.uk/ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

A Pocketful of Kindness with 'Big Ian' Kindness is Ian's main focus when it comes to writing books. Especially this one. A pocketful of kindness is a book written for people to appreciate people. To think "what has kindness done for me? And how can I help somebody else?" This is Ian's third book to date which was also wrote accidentally during lockdown.  Ian's only wrote this book for one person and one person only, and that's you, the reader. It has a very intimate one to one feeling to it. As if you're sitting down with Big Ian himself having a cup of tea together. Time to Not Take People for Granted! After the year we've had, people are starting to realize that without the people rolling their selves up, they've got nothing. Without the people working hard they've got nothing. Ian says the time has come to not take people for granted but to appreciate people, and the time has come where we're all starting to realize that we need to thank people for all the hard work they do. Especially in such a difficult period.  The Jordan Legacy The Jordan Legacy is found at the back of each copy of 'A PocketFul of kindness' which is a charity set up by one of Ian's friends, to raise awareness for suicide. He includes a short story about it in the book as a message to be kind to yourself as well as others. Suicide should never be an option and Ian's book can definitely help you to see that. The whole idea is to stop people and get people to have a think and talk to someone. It's on every book so that Ian can get that message out into the world to spread the kindness which is incredible. Get your copy of 'A PocketFul of Kindness' Here The book features true stories about Sir Bobby Robson, Barry McGuigan and many selfless people you will never have heard of but will want to meet. With stories celebrates nurses, care workers and the power of community showing that not all heroes wear capes. Donaghy's two previous books have been sold all over the world. Dear Dementia was put on the Books on Prescription List by The Alzheimer's Society.   Want to know more about Graham and what he does (marketing to the affluent), you can find his business here. Ever wondered what Kevin does? you can find his details here.  Enjoyed this podcast with Ian? Then you will love this one of him talking about becoming an inspiration. Click here to listen now!

From 28 Stone Doorman, to Teacher, to Professional Singer, to Speaker, to Author to Filmmaker, my guest on this episode of the #reputationpodcast has made an impact wherever he goes and in whatever he does.Big Ian Donaghy is captivating, funny, and passionate.His books include 'Dear Dementia - the laughter and the tears' , The Missing Piece - which deals sensitively with difficult times in peoples lives and the the new book, just published - A Pocket Full of Kindness.His campaigning for those in society who need help has given him critical acclaim and led to films with Gary Lineker, the Hairy Bikers and   Barry McGuigan.As an entertainer he has performed with a who's who of international celebrities.And what's more ...he's a really nice bloke!!Enjoy the podcast

Bienvenidos a Cepeceros, un podcast en Mode 0 para amantes del píxel ladrillo. En esta ocasión nos acompaña SpDizzy, con quien repasamos dos clásicos de su infancia y juventud como Barry McGuigan y Nosferatu. Conoceremos la relación personal de nuestro invitado con ambos juegos y que recuerdos y sensaciones le despierta. Si quieres acudir al programa, contáctanos: - cepeceros@gmail.com - Twitter: @cepeceros. Toda la info sobre los juegos y nuestro invitado en nuestra web: https://www.cepeceros.com Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cepecerospodcast

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Two mates talking boxing to football from Barry Mcguigan to the lack of 5 foot 4 frantic goalkeepers. And bits in between.

Russ Williams and Spencer Oliver bring you another 'Fight Of My Life.'This week we head back to June 8th 1985 with Barry McGuigan to relive the night the 'Clones Cyclone' ruled Loftus road! There was no doubt who was the winner, Eusebio Pedroza had successfully defended his title 19 times but not this one as Ireland had its first world champion in 35 years! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week: Covid-19 latest Prof Clíona Ní Cheallaigh (0:08); ICU capacity Dr Colman O'Loughlin (05:32); IVF treatment (15:07); Pink Supermoon (21:45); Boris Johnson in ICU (25:58); Govt formation (31:55); Sporting memory Barry McGuigan (38:25); Nursing Home families (42:18); Extending Covid-19 restrictions (48:59) entertaining viral videos (58:44)

Episode 323 Teddy Atlas is a First Class Father, a legendary Boxing Trainer and ESPN Boxing Commentator. Teddy trained as an amateur boxer with Hall of Fame trainer Cus D'Amato and eventually worked as his assistant. He has trained many fighters over the years including Mike Tyson, Michael Moorer, Barry McGuigan, Timothy Bradley and so many others. Teddy has been a long time Boxing commentator for ESPN as well as the Boxing Commentator for NBC’s Olympics coverage in Sydney (2000), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), London (2012) and Rio de Janeiro (2016). In this Episode, Teddy shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the Fatherless Crisis and how boxing helps kids with no father figure in their life, he makes the case for a comparison between training fighters and parenting children, he talks about the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation named after his father and how the foundation helps the inner city youth, he describes his experience of becoming a grandfather, he makes a comparison of the marketing between the UFC and Boxing, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Dr. Atlas Foundation website is http://dratlasfoundation.com The podcast is THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas and can be found on all podcast platforms along with YouTube https://m.youtube.com/thefightwithteddyatlas SMASHIN’ GREENS - https://masfsupplements.com/products/smashin-greens-superfood-blend Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Today's Episode is a tribute to a man who shaped the boxing world we love and enjoy today. There’s a sample of the excitement, atmosphere and peaceful chaos that Barney Eastwood built in times that were so dark - none of us can imagine. We listen to John Breen recant some of those memories and remind us of a time that wasn't as long ago as it seems.Love Is Blind - or os it? Al compares the new Netflix series to the well known and tastelessQuinnsworth 'Yellow Pack' foods. And we welcome Micheal Conlan and Feargal McCrory back to the podcast to talk about their paths since we last spoke. Micheal chats about the Olympics how the preparations would be for fighters as they embark on the qualifying trail in London and how each of his fights from now on will be the biggest of his career.Feargal chats about relocating to Brooklyn. Training and sparring with Sergei Dereyevchecnko and his young family.

On June 8, 1985, amid astonishing scenes, Ireland's Barry McGuigan challenged for the WBA featherweight championship against legendary Panamanian Eusebio Pedroza at Loftus Road in London.

@tkenny2622: do you think 2 days of wrestle kingdom was a success? Also queen vs cian, list as many Shawn Michael's wrestle mania opponents as you can in 30 seconds.   @bryanamaniac: with Wrestle Kingdom being a two day event from now on and the Stardom dark match having positive reviews, do you think that there could be a potential televised women's match and/or mixed tag team match at Wrestle Kingdom 15   @KentoCCFC: what are more annoying, pigeons or seagulls?   @AMTRick: Hi guys, longtime/first time! My question is: have you found your replacement show for #GOT yet? Feel free to go into great detail about this, your listeners totally want to hear!   @cluelessnerd: This may swing more Katie's direction having gone to film school  but what is your favourite movie score? Mine is the Inception score composed by Hans Zimmer   i've been listening to some of JR's podcast and listening to JR off the cuff, I agree with what Katey said when she said he needs to go away, my question is: are there any wrestling personalities that have been ruined for you by the social media era?   @stagmor13: Pick 32 westlers from anywhere wwe aew impact NWA ott nipw wherever. Then map out a world championship like PDC or BDO and who Win's from them 32 and one wrestler who looks like they will win but get knocked out in semis. Shock 1rd exit and shock 1rd win & who beats along the way   @MrLyndaBlock: Final fuck marry kill of the year! Captain Marvel, Black Widow and The Wasp!   @seanmacsamhrain: Have you ever been called out/humiliated in public for doing something wrong and/or mispronouncing something.   @joestodge: Asked the not a bother boys this, now it’s yizzet turn, What’s Weirdest celebrity encounter you’ve ever had? I seen Barry McGuigan recently get his card declined while trying to buy a cheese sandwich.

A Manchester City fan lays into his own team after the derby defeat, Simon Jordan lavishes praise on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce,Barry McGuigan compares Anthony Joshua to Muhammad Ali and an upbeat Duncan Ferguson reflects on a win for Everton in his first game in charge as caretaker manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a Fight Night Special live from Redwood Sports Bar in London Bridge this week as Anthony Joshua finally had his long-awaited rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr for the IBF, WBA and WBO Heavyweight titles. Adam Catterall was joined by Nick Peet, Barry McGuigan & Luke Campbell for live reaction and round-by-round analysis. Boxing chat, good atmosphere and a great fight.... what more could you ask for? So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donald McRae’s new book in Sunshine Or In Shadow is an insight into Northern Ireland during the troubles that you won’t find in any history book or archive news footage. It explains how, through sport of boxing, two of the most historically fraught communities somehow agreed an unwritten peace deal long before the Good Friday Agreement. In a wide ranging discussion Jarlath and Don unravel this incredible collection of tales, the central character, coach Gerry Storey and the challenges Don himself faced in creating the piece. Jarlath quizzes Don on how Storey was able to create a gym where all the boxers attending were given free passes by paramilitary forces on both Republican and Loyalist sides.  Don goes into detail on some of the most moving aspects of the book and how invested he became in the story on a personal level. Barry McGuigan’s world title winning fight offers the climax to the book but Don explains to Jarlath how Barry came close to quitting the game after one horrendous incident. Later Don goes into detail on his encounters with sporting giants such as Lebron James and what he regards as the essential components of good interviewing in journalism and in a taxi. (Patreon Full Length Version Only). Entries are now open for the incredible “Come Home” Competition from Currencyfair.com and Irishman Abroad Podcasts. One lucky listener will win a €30,000 relocation package to help towards the cost of moving back to Ireland. To enter now visit currencyfair.com/comehome today. To access the full back catalogue of 205 Irishman Abroad episodes visit patreon.com/irishmanabroad.You can also gain access to the entire Irishman Abroad archive of episodes through our iPhone and Android Apps. Download the Irishman Abroad Android or iPhone apps for free using the links below. itunes.apple.com/ie/app/an-irishm…d1101165812?mt=8play.google.com/store/apps/detail…anabroad&hl=en_IEAn Irishman Abroad is brought to you by Currency Fair. Currency Fair is the official partner of the podcast. To get great exchange rates and to avoid ridiculous bank and broker charges when transferring money to anywhere in the world go to currencyfair.com.For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Award-winning author and sports writer Donald McRae talks about his varied journey through the sport. He discusses his newly released book, In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles, as well as his previous boxing classics, including Dark Trade, In Black and White and A Man's World. As the Guardian's sports interviewer, McRae has interviewed more than 1,000 prominent athletes but it is boxing that remains closest to his heart. Here, in detail, he discusses his motivations, his ambitions and some of the highlights of working with the likes of James Toney, Mike Tyson, Barry McGuigan and many more.

Join Adam Catterall for a Fight Night, World Boxing Super Series Special from Glasgow as talkSPORT looks ahead to live commentary of Josh Taylor's IBF Super-lightweight title challenge against Russian Ivan Baranchyk this Saturday night from 9:30pm. The Cat-man is joined by Josh himself, trainer Shane McGuigan & manager Barry McGuigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 6 - The Trainer. In this episode of Fight Camp, host David Simpson gets the boxing trainer's perspective on the training camp, talking to Shane McGuigan. Son of Hall of famer Barry McGuigan, Shane is known for taking Carl Frampton to unified world titles and world titles in two weight classes, as well as helping George Groves to win his world title, and he is currently training Josh Taylor and Luke Campbell, two fighters both on the brink of challenging for world titles. This series is in aid of the Frank Bruno Foundation. Please donate via this link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fight-camp #KNOCKOUTSTIGMA Sponsored by Wasserman Boxing.

Aged six, Bernard Dunne sat on Barry McGuigan's knee and told McGuigan that someday he too would be like him. Twenty-three years later Bernard Dunne became a world boxing champion and proved his skill, determination and focus to achieve. Ten years on from that magical moment, he joins me on the Real Health podcast to talk about the power of self-belief and never letting the negative thoughts in your head control you. He also discusses his role as High Performance Director for Irish boxing with the goal of being the number one High Performance team in the world as we approach the 2020 Olympic Games. "It’s all about preparation, being ready and enjoying what you do," he tells me. "It’s about making the right choices. Sometimes we sabotage ourselves because of a fear of what we can achieve, whether it’s going for an Olympic medal or running a 5km race." “If you’re trying to reset anything in your life, these negative thoughts are only fleeting. And you know what, sometimes you do get knocked down. But one setback doesn’t mean you give up. Don’t let the voice that wants to take the easy road control you.” For more information and episodes from the Real Health podcast you can visit the show page: https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/ You can also contact me on social media - I'm @KarlHenryPT on Twitter and Instagram and the show email is realhealth@independent.ie. The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.

It's an emotional week at FD HQ as one of our favourite sons calls time on his career.  Can he pull off the unthinkable? We also adress a twitter disagreement with Barry McGuigan! *Please leave a review on iTunes http://apple.co/2wijpC1 *Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/fightdisciples *Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/fightdisciples *Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/fightdisciples *Subscribe on YouTube www.youtube.com/fightdisciples #BOXING #WBSS #BELLEW #USYK #USYKBELLEW #JOSHTAYLOR #RYANBURNETT

In Conversation with former boxing world champion Barry McGuigan

The first huge fight of 2018 is open us; George Groves vs Chris Eubank Jr, and we're absolutely buzzing for it! To make fight week even better we have two boxing legends on the show who both have a vested interest in the fight. This ep really is one not to miss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Liverpool boxing scene talking to a plethora of established and rising talent from the city. This week features Barry McGuigan and Eddie Hearn Follow @fightdisciples on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to join the daily conversation #Boxing #Liverpool #Merseyside #Radio

Ross Thompson Jenkins is joined by Spencer Fearon and comedian Rob Beckett to bring you all the latest news in boxing with exclusive interviews from Carl Frampton , Barry McGuigan, Kell Brook, Anthony Crolla and Anthony Joshua, plus we test The Knowledge with another quiz.

Nigel Benn is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. Nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer” for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, Benn won the WBO middleweight title in 1990; the WBC super-middleweight title in 1992; and the Commonwealth middleweight title in 1988. WATCH THE FREE FULL EPISODE: https://londonreal.tv/nigel-benn-the-dark-destroyer/  Chapters: 00:00 Trailer. 02:50 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 06:45 Brian’s Introduction. 08:03 Boxing in its heyday. 09:29 Barry McGuigan says Nigel’s a fighter not a boxer. 11:04 Kickboxing prior to boxing. 11:52 Weigh in tactic. 14:52 The state of boxing today. 15:43 The beginning of Nigel’s boxing career and how he’s still looking good. 18:35 Nigel’s fears for his professional boxer son Conor. 23:29 Nigel speaks frankly about drugs, partying and the death of his brother. 28:51 The National Front and racism scene in 1980s London, 33:34 How Chris Eubank winds up Nigel. 38:06 What the Army taught Nigel. 40:04 Training, fighting, partying, womanising and being in a dark place. 52:10 Losing the Ben Watson fight. 58:57 Building up stamina in Miami. 1:06:03 Winning first WBO belt against Doug DeWitt. 1:08:50 Fight against Iran Barkley. 1:11:19 Returning to England to fight Chris Eubank with no game plan. 1:16:24 Dealing with losing the fight. 1:17:03 Winning the WBO Super Middleweight Title. 1:18:56 Financial confidence and a savvy investor wife. 1:20:49 The rematch with Chris Eubank. 1:24:59 Likelihood of another Benn v Eubank fight. 1:28:48 What Nigel thinks of Chris Eubank jnr. 1:31:36 How Nigel’s life has completely changed. 1:35:35 Nigel responds to Eubanks question for him. 1:38:53 Looking back on the Gerald McClellan fight and the aftermath. 1:48:25 Traumatic meeting with Gerald McClellan after 10 years. 1:53:54 How Nigel reacted to the aftermath of the Eubank v Michael Watson fight. 1:56:04 Does seeing the injury to Michael Watson put Nigel off fighting again? 1:57:34 Nigel’s life spirals out of control and he confesses to his wife. 2:12:39 Nigel in tears. 2:17:46 Living a changed life in Australia. 2:23:27 No comparison to his life now with former boxing life. 2:28:54 How Nigel views his future. 2:31:24 What Nigel believes that other people believe is crazy. 2:37:05 Now He’s behind him it is so powerful. 2:38:19 Phone call to the 20 year old Nigel. 2:42:03 Best advice ever received. 2:42:52 Advice to the 20 year old who wants to become a boxer 2:44:15 Brian’s summing up. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://londonreal.tv/nigel-benn-the-dark-destroyer/ 

Lets be honest its all been a bit of a farce hasn't it? Klitschko is now injured so what does this mean for the Heavyweights on December 10th? Sky Sports head of boxing Adam Smith discusses the implications of how it all may play out. Sam Eggington talks about his fight of the year contender with Frankie Gavin and the Clones Cyclone himself, Barry McGuigan talks about the Tartan Tornado, Josh Taylor and the new year opener in the US with Carl Frampton #Boxing

Recorded: 3/17/2012 Steve Cruz vs Barry McGuigan (1986) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0ht4kLJQ8Steve Cruz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0ht4kLJQ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoibZc8tWNw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsS26ILQTA8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIIypE44ESg Evander Holyfield vs Dwight Muhammad Qawi I (1986) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LbX_wHrJcg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2Q5Imyu4c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8fb9wHYOM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tsQG4JQ4kc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwCCRsQdhkk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuVZOFmnAgQ Tony Lopez vs Rocky Lockridge I (1988) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90TblX2ShI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyMtHojkBkI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zrnc2Kuq3E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XcPRGFvNQ

In June 1985, the Irish boxer fought for the world championship in front of a huge crowd at a football stadium in London. McGuigan's boxing had united all sides in Northern Ireland, and the emotional bout would come to be regarded as one of the great moments in the history of the sport. He talks to Alex Capstick. PHOTO: Getty Images Sport.

The Danny Baker Show on BBC 5Live: Former WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan recalls how he taught Daniel Day-Lewis to fight in a movie called The Boxer.

"I looked in the crowd and saw a face that I recognised. It was my own!". Former WBA featherweight champion Barry McGuigan tells Danny Baker what it was like recovering from a near knockout blow from Bernard 'The Executioner' Hopkins on BBC 5Live.

In this installment of HomeBhoys Extra we talk to Boston Light Welterweight Danny O'Connor who was recently ranked 15th in latest IBF rankings and 22nd in WBC. Apart from being a serious contender for the world title Danny is also a soccer fanatic and Celtic fan. I doubt I can put into words how great this podcast was to be part of and in here you will find not only your new boxing hero, but also a guy we can all look up to and support. You don't came across fighters with this type of determination and incredible story every day. Ladies and gentlemen, the true working class hero is something to be and nobody displays that better than Danny O'Connor in our eyes. You will be inspired. Hail Hail!!

Suzy Klein and Richard Coles with boxer Barry McGuigan. Radio 4's Zeb Soanes on his path to recovery after suffering a paralysed vocal chord. Inheritance Tracks from Leo Sayer, update from Hazel Parry on her trip to the Congo where her parents were murdered in the sixties. Foundling Andrew Rowan on finding out about his roots and making contact with his half brother Ronnie Finlayson, a guerrilla report on the tattoo industry, John McCarthy takes a barge on the Trent and Mersey canal, World Open Water Swimming Woman of the year Anne Marie Ward. Producer: Lisa Jenkinson.

Steve Cruz vs Barry McGuigan (1986) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0ht4kLJQ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0ht4kLJQ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoibZc8tWNw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsS26ILQTA8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIIypE44ESg Evander Holyfield vs Dwight Muhammad Qawi I (1986) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LbX_wHrJcg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2Q5Imyu4c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8fb9wHYOM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tsQG4JQ4kc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwCCRsQdhkk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuVZOFmnAgQ Tony Lopez vs Rocky Lockridge I (1988) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90TblX2ShI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyMtHojkBkI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zrnc2Kuq3E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XcPRGFvNQ

While sport is endlessly talked of as a force for unity, in today's edition of Sport and the British, Clare Balding's in Belfast on the Falls Road, where it's clear that here sport was just another arena to reinforce divisions that rent the community in two. In Northern Ireland the sporting choices for people were, for so long, based on their religious and political backgrounds. In soccer there was one team for the Catholics, Belfast Celtic, Linfield for the Protestants. Clare hears about the violent clashes that always ensued when these two teams met, finally leading to the disbandment of Celtic. Boxer, Barry Mcguigan talks about how he tried to be identified with neither side and we hear about the only sporting hero that did manage to straddle the divide, uniting both sides, George Best Producer: Lucy Lunt.

Here’s a sport quiz for you. Name a world-class athlete who hailed from the state of Nebraska: an Olympic champion, a hall of famer, someone who was among the very best at his or her game. (And no sneaking over to Google!) If you’re stumped, as I was, you’ll find some hints below. But first, think of another distant land with the same population as Nebraska (roughly 1.8 million), far removed from financial and industrial centers, like the state on the American Plains, with a hard climate and a waning economy. Then mix in violent sectarian conflict that turns athletic rivals into bitter enemies. Yet surprisingly, from this marginal and divided region came the greatest footballer of his generation, an Olympic gold-medalist in the pentathlon, a world champion boxer, and a young golfer hailed as the sport’s next great star. This is Northern Ireland. Teddy Jamieson grew up in Coleraine, a small city in County Londonderry. He was a boy when the Troubles began, but as he explains in the interview, his hometown was mostly quiet in the years of bombings and shootings. Nevertheless, he was eager to leave to go to university, and he has lived in Scotland ever since. Teddy came to realize early on, however, that he would never be Scottish. That realization came while watching sports. Even though he had been desperate to leave the North, believing that there was nothing there for him, Teddy’s first loyalty–expressed spontaneously, unconsciously, when watching a football match on television–remained with Northern Ireland. Teddy’s book Whose Side Are You On? Sport, the Troubles, and Me (Yellow Jersey Press, 2011) is, in part, a history of the mixing of sports and politics in Northern Ireland. He presents the stories of the great footballer (George Best), the Olympic pentathlete (Mary Peters), the boxing champion (Barry McGuigan), and the young golfer (Rory McIlroy), as set against the Troubles and its aftermath. But his book is also the memoir of fan who comes to understand how deeply his sports allegiances and memories shape him. In that respect, Teddy’s book–and hopefully our interview–offers insight into the experiences of any fan, whether from divided Northern Ireland or placid Nebraska. And as for world-class athletes, Nebraska has indeed produced a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Libby Purves is joined by Carol Furtado, Col Sgt Simon Panter, Vince Hill and Barry McGuigan. Carol Furtado is lead dancer in 'The Merchants of Bollywood', a theatrical dance extravaganza, charting the history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry. 'The Merchants of Bollywood' is at the Peacock Theatre, London. Colour Sgt Simon Panter features in 'Our War' on BBC Three which marks the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan by using footage shot by the soldiers themselves. Part one, 'Ambushed', tells the story of the 1st Royal Anglian's bloody tour in Helmand Province, and the death of 19-year-old Private Chris Gray in a Taliban ambush. Singer Vince Hill rose to fame in the sixties with the million-selling No. 1 record 'Edelweiss'. In a career spanning fifty years, considered one of the most respected vocalists in the business, his melodic, modulated delivery earned him the title of 'the singer's singer'. His memoir, 'Another Hill to Climb' is published by Bank House Books. Barry McGuigan is the former World Featherweight boxing champion, known as 'The Clones Cyclone', who won the title in 1985 and defended it twice. A Catholic from the Republic of Ireland, he married his Protestant childhood sweetheart, and united people across sectarian and religious divides during a difficult time in the country's history. His autobiography 'Cyclone: My Story' is published by Virgin Books.

We speak to Laureus Academy Member Barry McGuigan, one of Irelands most celebrated boxers and respected sporting figures. He started fighting at an early age at just 18, turned professional and went on to win the British and European featherweight titles before becoming the WBA World Featherweight Champion in 1985

We speak to Laureus Academy Member Barry McGuigan, one of Irelands most celebrated boxers and respected sporting figures. He started fighting at an early age at just 18, turned professional and went on to win the British and European featherweight titles before becoming the WBA World Featherweight Champion in 1985