Dave McAuley
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Dave McAuley | |
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Real name | David McAuley |
Nickname(s) | Dave 'Boy' McAuley |
Rated at | Flyweight |
Nationality | Northern Irish |
Birth date | June 15, 1961 |
Birth place | Larne, Northern Ireland |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 23 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 0 |
Dave McAuley, born June 15, 1961 in Larne, Northern Ireland is a former professional boxer. During his professional career he held the IBF world title in the Flyweight category.[1]He was arguably Britain's greatest ever Flyweight.
He fought under the name Dave "Boy" McAuley, and was one of the last British boxers to fight for a world title over 15 rounds. His two epic fights against Fidel Bassa were both voted "Fight of the Year", in 1986 and 1987 respectively. McAuley was a superb boxer who showed perhaps more bravery than any other modern British fighter. Anyone that was privileged enough to watch the Bassa fights would have witnessed a boxing masterclass - McAuley hauled himself off the canvas to go on and give Bassa the fright of his life. When McAuley finally defeated Duke McKenzie for the IBF title, no British boxer deserved a world title more.
Among his most famous bouts were two brutal encounters with Colombian Fidel Bassa at Belfast's King's Hall. In 1989 McAuley won the IBF title from Duke McKenzie. He successfully defended his title five times, eventually losing it to Rodolfo Blanco in 1992, whom he had beaten two years previously.[2]
McAuley was unusual for a flyweight in that he was extremely tall for someone in the flyweight division, standing at 5'7". He was one of Britain's most underrated boxers, and was poorly treated by various promoters and media after his loss to Blanco. He was almost tempted out of retirement on more than one occasion, right up to the mid 1990s.
McAuley now works as a commentator for Irish television station Radio Telefís Éireann on their boxing coverage.
Dave Boy has also been rumored for a comeback fight with Prince Naseem Hamid, for which he has stated, "I will fight anyone for the right price".
The Larne man has also inlisted several sparring partners from around the country adding weight to the claims made earlier in the year.
Although a decent boxer, Dave boy has always said he fancied a career on stage, primarily as a comedian. Any of the lucky people who have met him know it's a non-stop laugh in his presence. This was even seen on live television where he tried to convince viewers he was in Larne and Glenarm at the same time.
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Dave "Boy" McAuley recently took part in a celebrity boxing poker tournament organised by partypoker.com however being an amateur in this sport was put out first aftr going "all in" with ace two off suit. Some may say dave boy was knocked clean out!
Dave boy is also a pro bull rider as he demonstrated on last years children in need.
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Preceded by Duke McKenzie |
IBF Flyweight Champion 7 Jun 1989–11 Jun 1992 |
Succeeded by Rodolfo Blanco |