Buddy McGirt
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Buddy McGirt: Haney vs. Garcia Should Not Be Taking Place
Few men know the sport of boxing better than legendary trainer Buddy McGirt. McGirt led Arturo Gatti to battle in his three bloody wars against Micky Ward, but the thought of watching Ryan Garcia step through the ropes to face Devin Haney this Sat...
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Callum Smith: I Feel Like I’m A Much Better Fighter Under Buddy McGirt And At 175
The two changes Callum Smith made since he suffered his lone loss as a professional prizefighter have made the former WBA super middleweight champion confident that he’ll capitalize on his next potentially legacy-changing opportunity.
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Buddy McGirt on Azeez's Injury That Led To Withdrawal From Buatsi Fight
Whilst boxing fans are still disappointed by the late cancellation of the eagerly awaited WBA light heavyweight title eliminator between unbeaten South London rivals Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi, boxing business must continue for those involved in the...
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Buddy McGirt Reacts To Dillian Whyte Drug Scandal: I'm At a Loss For Words
Veteran trainer Buddy McGirt is gobsmacked by the newest drug fiasco to hit boxing. Last weekend, it was announced that Dillian Whyte failed a doping test administered by Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, the premier drug testing organization in the...
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Michael Conlan Parts Ways With Adam Booth, Will Test Waters With Several Trainers
In the aftermath of his most recent defeat, Irish Olympian Michael Conlan has parted ways with head trainer Adam Booth. Conlan was initially trained in the early days by Manny Robles. He hired Booth in early 2018 and they worked together in two world...
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Janibek's Trainer Believes Subpar Performance Will Lure Big Names
An incredulous Buddy McGirt rubbed his eyes as he couldn’t believe what he was witnessing. After watching Janibek Alimkhanuly lay waste to his middleweight competition, McGirt, Alimkhanuly’s trainer, was completely convinced that no one would stand u...
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McGirt Impressed By New Student Callum Smith, Sees Him as Champ at 175
Veteran trainer Buddy McGirt is impressed with his newest student, former super middleweight champion Callum Smith. Smith lost his title, and his unbeaten record, when he lost a twelve round unanimous decision to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in their super...
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McGirt Impressed With Derek Chisora's Desire To Learn, Keep Improving
The COVID-19 lockdown in England is lifting, but as of last week, Buddy McGirt was simply hoping for some warm spring weather. “It's cool, but everything is closed, so it sucks,” he said of his stay across the pond. “They have things open, but you ca...