Buddy McGirt: record, next fight and profile →
Former lightweight world title challenger and now WBA No. 8-ranked junior welterweight Frank “The Ghost” Martin has signed a multi-year promotional contract with Top Rank and, according to his new promoters, will return in the fall, continuing to campaign at 140lbs.
Diego Pacheco is out to make a statement with Buddy McGirt in his corner, writes Lance Pugmire
James “Buddy” McGirt says he expects to lead the resurgence of his latest charge, Irish junior lightweight Michael Conlan.
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 Saturday (April 20) is distressing – even for him. Garcia and his recent antics across social media have raised questions about the fighter’s mental health heading into his WBC super lightweight title fight against Haney and McGirt revealed he is surprised the bout is being allowed to take place.
Dillian Whyte Set To Return In Ireland On March 17
Trainer Buddy McGirt expects his heavyweight charge, Dillian Whyte, to mount a comeback later this year in the wake of yet another drug scandal.
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.
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 fight.
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 sport. This is the third time in his career that Whyte has dealt
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 title fights.