Mother of Barry McGuigan on his losing title to Steve Cruz

Title

Mother of Barry McGuigan on his losing title to Steve Cruz

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Jun 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:01:17

Description

Barry McGuigan’s mother gives her views on the World Featherweight title fight which her son recently lost against Texan, Steve Cruz. She claims it was the heat that was McGuigan’s downfall, and refuses to watch the fight. She now hopes that he will give up the sport, but locals in the area are supporting the Irish boxer. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Mrs McGuigan

Keywords

USA; Sport; Sports competitions; Boxing; Texas; Barry McGuigan; Steve Cruz

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