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Cyclone: My Story (Paperback)
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Cyclone: My Story (Paperback)

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Paperback 368 Pages / Published: 24/05/2012
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Synopsis
On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the featherweight champion of the world. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds, it remains one of sport's greatest moments - watched by 27,000 spectators ringside and by a further 20 million on television around the world. Raised in the border town of Clones, Co. Monaghan, at the height of the troubles, Barry McGuigan united people across sectarian and religious divides during a difficult time in the country's political history. A Catholic, Barry married his Protestant childhood sweetheart, Sandra in 1981. An Irishman, he fought for the British title, wearing boxing shorts in the colours of the United Nation's Flag of Peace - and in place of a national anthem his musician father, Pat McGuigan would often sing a heartfelt rendition of 'Danny Boy' before a fight. Engaging and intelligent, McGuigan is a renowned and revered figure in the boxing world and beyond. In this candid autobiography, The Clones Cyclone shares his stories of extraordinary professional triumph and devastating personal tragedy.

Publisher: Ebury Publishing
ISBN: 9780753539972
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 250 g
Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 23 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS
"Barry McGuigan was one of the best fighters of his generation, he had fanatical support. Barry's a great ambassador for the sport of boxing" * Sugar Ray Leonard *
"At a dark hour in Ireland, Barry McGuigan's spirit shone a light towards peace. Barry's not only a champion, he's a hero" * Bono *
"McGuigan has experienced a fighting life as profound as it is grave ... I have not often been lost for words when sitting so close to a boxer whose enduring success and happiness is etched with tragedy ... compelling" -- Donald McRae * The Guardian *
"A real twister of a tale ... frank and moving" * Daily Mirror *
"Britain has never produced a more lucid exponent of the dark trade than the charismatic Irishman who made hearts soar and voices sing when he won the world title on an unforgettable night at Loftus Road 26 years ago ... A measured reflection of the life and times of a man who, like his own hero Muhammad Ali, has transcended his sport through who he was and what he did out of the ring" * The Independent *

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“Very Good!”

This book covers all the relevent chapters of Barry Mcguigan's career. Not over long but thorough and interesting.
Definitely recommend this book.

Hardback edition
14th August 2011
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“great excellent piece of work”

very good reading brings home to you just what the cyclone did.( and is still doing)

Hardback edition
21st June 2011
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