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Right from the outset Barry McGuigan exuded charisma. A handsome little Irishman with a sunny disposition and a wicked left hook, the young fighter united Ireland like no political figure could. Something as simple as a nice young man with no political agenda winging punches in a fury brought a country together. Catholics and Protestants alike rallied around the “Clones Cyclone” and hoisted pints of Guinness when his father Pat sang “Danny Boy” before each of his ring battles. He was a unifying force and his fights attracted huge crowds. So enormous was his popularity that Kings Hall in Belfast was reopened for boxing just to host the huge throng ready to cheer on their hero. [details]
