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  1. Nov 22, 2023 · The Irish fighter is a close pal of Mike Tyson and was his sparring partner. But after 80 wins in US Golden Gloves bouts and seven Irish titles, Joe's dreams were cut short by a horrific car ...

  2. Jun 6, 2024 · on. June 6, 2024. By. Christabel Harper. Joe Egan's boxing record is a remarkable testimony to his unwavering resilience, marked by a staggering seven Irish heavyweight championships, thrilling showdowns with boxing legends, and a legacy that continues to inspire generations of fighters. With notable victories over Pat Cowdell and Scott Welch ...

  3. In an exclusive interview, Egan (59) says he wants to return to boxing after over 20 years - and fight world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s father John in an unprecedented match in Saudi Arabia.

  4. Joe Egan is an Irish retired ... Egan was a participant in Dublin's Phoenix Club as an amateur boxer. [1] Egan has won the Irish Heavyweight Boxing championship four ...

  5. Joe joined the Catskills Boxing Gym in New York, where he lived and trained with Tyson for two years. With the support of the great Cus D’Amato the pair became great sparring partners and lifelong friends. By the age of 24, the 6ft 1in fighter was a Golden Gloves Champion with an impressive record of over 80 wins and 7 Irish titles to his name.

  6. Feb 25, 2024 · It began politely enough. "Hello everyone," said Big Joe Egan in a video message last month. "I have one last hurrah in me," the former boxer who Mike Tyson once dubbed the 'toughest white man on ...

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  8. Jun 29, 2022 · 29 juni, 2022 Boxning. Chance encounters and unexpected events change lives. Big Joe Egan, 7-time Irish boxing title holder, former sparring partner to Mike Tyson and opponent of Lennox Lewis, speaks to our editor after one such fateful meeting. You never know where life is going to take you. In the most unexpected moments, a new friendship can ...