Best fights of Barry McGuigan
Over 8 years as a professional, Barry McGuigan has compiled a 32-3 (28) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Barry McGuigan defeats Eusebio Pedroza
On June 8, 1985 Barry McGuigan fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA and The Ring featherweight titles. McGuigan was 24 years old with a record of 26-1, and Pedroza was 29 with a record of 38-3-1. McGuigan was on a 24-fight winning streak and Pedroza was on a 5-fight winning streak. McGuigan won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Barry McGuigan defeats Juan Laporte
On February 23, 1985 Barry McGuigan faced Juan Laporte in a featherweight bout. McGuigan was 23 years old with a record of 24-1, and Laporte was 25 with a record of 25-5. McGuigan was on a 22-fight winning streak and Laporte was coming off a win. McGuigan won via points decision.
3. Barry McGuigan KOs Danilo Cabrera
On February 15, 1986 Barry McGuigan defended his WBA and The Ring featherweight titles against Danilo Cabrera. McGuigan was 24 years old with a record of 28-1, and Cabrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 26-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Danilo Cabrera via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.
4. Barry McGuigan stops Bernard Taylor
On September 28, 1985 Barry McGuigan defended his WBA and The Ring featherweight titles against Bernard Taylor. McGuigan was 24 years old with a record of 27-1, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 25-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Bernard Taylor via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
5. Barry McGuigan KOs Farid Gallouze
On March 26, 1985 Barry McGuigan defended his European featherweight title against Farid Gallouze. McGuigan was 24 years old with a record of 25-1, and Gallouze was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 23-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Farid Gallouze via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Barry McGuigan KOs Esteban Eguia
On June 5, 1984 Barry McGuigan defended his European featherweight title against Esteban Eguia. McGuigan was 23 years old with a record of 20-1, and Eguia was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 18-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Esteban Eguia via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Barry McGuigan KOs Clyde Ruan
On December 19, 1984 Barry McGuigan defended his British and European featherweight titles against Clyde Ruan. McGuigan was 23 years old with a record of 23-1, and Ruan was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 21-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Clyde Ruan via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
8. Barry McGuigan KOs Vernon Penprase
On April 12, 1983 Barry McGuigan fought Vernon Penprase for the vacant British featherweight title. McGuigan was 22 years old with a record of 13-1, and Penprase was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was on a 11-fight winning streak. McGuigan stopped Vernon Penprase via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Barry McGuigan loses to Steve Cruz via unanimous decision
On June 23, 1986 Barry McGuigan defended his WBA and The Ring featherweight titles against Steve Cruz. McGuigan was 25 years old with a record of 29-1, and Cruz was 22 with a record of 25-1. McGuigan was on a 27-fight winning streak and Cruz was on a 6-fight winning streak. McGuigan lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Cruz.
10. Barry McGuigan KOs Nicky Perez
On April 4, 1988 Barry McGuigan faced Nicky Perez. McGuigan was 27 years old with a record of 29-2, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGuigan was coming off a loss. McGuigan stopped Nicky Perez via TKO in the 4th round.