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George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname, " Irish " Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He challenged once for the IBF light welterweight title in 1997, and held the WBU light welterweight title in 2000.
Boxing World. 179K subscribers. Subscribed. 229. 23K views 1 year ago #ArturoGatti #FullFight #MickyWard. FIGHT OF THE CENTURY?! On May 18, 2002, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti and Micky "Irish" Ward...
Mar 19, 2024 · He is The Pride of Lowell, but in many ways, also The Pride of America. Representing an old-school blue collar work ethic, with an integrity and honesty that humbles us all, Irish Micky Ward continues to embody the same spirit and drive that captured our imagination twenty years ago. THERE is that distinct feeling of being […]
Jul. by Anson Wainwright |. “Irish” Micky Ward may never have held one of the four main sanctioning body world titles, but he has a special place in the hearts of boxing fans for his all-action, never-say-die attitude. The hard-nosed New England native’s career came in two parts.
Jul 23, 2022 · 4 min read. Emily Harney. Micky Ward is one of the most loved and revered warriors in the sport. He’s far more than just Arturo Gatti’s opponent. Whenever “Irish” Micky Ward gets...
Top 100 - 2011. Micky Ward. “Irish” Micky Ward is a tough fighter with a humble outlook, whose life was portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in the Oscar-nominated 2010 biopic, The Fighter. The Lowell, Massachusetts native is a retired junior welterweight boxer who holds a World Boxing Union championship.
“Irish” Micky Ward was a blood and guts warrior who thrilled audiences with his fan-friendly style long before he gained cult status in the early 2000s for his classic trilogy with friendly rival Arturo Gatti. Ward was born in the working-class industrial town of Lowell, Massachusetts on Oct. 4, 1965.
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