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Barry McGuiganWhere do I know them from?

Barry McGuigan is the former featherweight boxing champion nicknamed the Clones Cyclone. He also became a boxing broadcaster and promoter.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024

Where you might know Barry McGuigan from

  • Sport

    World featherweight boxing

    Champion boxer

    Won the WBA world featherweight title in 1985.

  • TV

    I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

    Series 24 campmate

    Appeared in the 2024 series.

On your screen

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The questions you’re asking

What sport is Barry McGuigan known for?

Boxing. His nickname is the Clones Cyclone, and he held the WBA world featherweight title.

Quick facts

Known for
World featherweight boxing
Profession
Former boxer and broadcaster
Also credited as
The Clones Cyclone

Sources & verification

Information checked . Selected credits, rather than a complete career history.