Buddy McGirt

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...

Video: Buddy McGirt Discusses Janibek Alimkhanuly's Win Over Bentley

Buddy McGirt Video Interview - Video By Ryan Burton - Las Vegas, Nevada - For the WBO middleweight title, Janibek Alimkhanuly (13-0, 8 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Denzel Bentley (17-2-1, 14 KOs).

Dillian Whyte Appoints Buddy McGirt As New Head Trainer

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has a new coach in his corner. Hall of Fame fighter turned touted trainer Buddy McGirt has been tasked to shape “The Bodysnatcher” ahead of his next fight, Whyte announced. 

Buddy McGirt on Callum Smith: I Have a Future World Champion

Trainer Buddy McGirt could not be more pleased with the development of Callum Smith, the latest fighter to walk through his Southern California gym.

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...

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...

Manager: Parker Will Retire Chisora, Maybe I'll Give Haye a Job Afterwards

Joseph Parker's manager, David Higgins, is predicting a retirement party for upcoming opponent Derek Chisora. The crossroads clash will take place on May 1, live on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office.

McGirt: Chisora Must Keep The Heat on Parker in Every Round

Buddy McGirt, the new head trainer of heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora, is backing his fighter to break the will of former WBO world champion Joseph Parker. The boxers will collide on May 1, with DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office carrying the event.

Derek Chisora Will Use Buddy McGirt as Trainer For Joseph Parker Bout

Heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has made a change to his team by linking up with a new head trainer, former world champion and veteran coach Buddy McGirt. Chisora is scheduled to return on May 1, when he faces former WBO world champion Joseph Parke...

McGirt Was Unaware of Kovalev's Doping Test, Felt Camp Was Going Well

If Sergey Kovalev is bowing under the pressure from his out-of-the-ring shenanigans, he had not made it apparent during his training camp, according to his head trainer Buddy McGirt.

Buddy McGirt Predicts Shakur Stevenson Gets KO'ed by Teofimo Lopez, Starts Heated Squabble

You can add the recent Buddy McGirt-Shakur Stevenson hoo-ha to the long list of bizarre boxing feuds. The controversy apparently stems from an interview in which McGirt, a hall of fame fighter and widely regarded trainer, lambasted in no uncertain te...

McGirt Firmly Believes Wilder, With Right Adjustments, Beats Fury

Veteran trainer Buddy McGirt feels confident that he properly prepare Deontay Wilder for a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. Wilder and Fury fought to a controversial twelve round split draw in December 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. But in last...

Gary Sweeney To Be Trained By Buddy McGirt

Multi-time Irish amateur champion and now undefeated professional Gary Sweeney has teamed up with Shane Shapiro led No Limit Mindset Management as he embarks on the next chapter of his career stateside.

McGirt Willing To Help Wilder Prepare: He Can Beat Tyson Fury

Veteran trainer and former world champion Buddy McGirt is willing to help Deontay Wilder prepare for a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. Last month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Fury stopped Wilder in the seventh round to capture the WBC heavyweight ti...

Video: Adam Lopez, McGirt React To Questionable TKO To Valdez

Adam Lopez, Buddy McGirt Video Interview - Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas - Former featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez (27-0, 21 KOs) made his debut at 130-pounds and was forced to get off the floor to stop very late replacement Adam Lopez (13-2, 6 KO...