Shea Neary
| Shea Neary | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | James Patrick Neary |
| Nickname(s) | The Shamrock Express |
| Rated at | light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Born |
18 May 1968 Liverpool, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Shea "The Shamrock Express" Neary (born in 1968, Liverpool, England)[1] is a former light welterweight boxer.
Pro career
Neary posted a 23–2 record during his professional career,[2] including 16 knockouts. In 1995, he won his first title by beating Nigel Bradley at the Everton Park Sports Centre to claim the Central Area Light Welterweight belt. In 1996, He beat Darryl Tyson to claim the WBU light welterweight title. He retained the title 5 times by beating Jeremiah Malinga in 1997, Andy Holligan, Naas Scheepers and Juan Carlos in 1998 and Mike Griffith in 1999. He eventually lost his title to Micky Ward,[1] which was dramatised in the 2010 movie, The Fighter.[3] Neary won his comeback fight, but retired after losing a controversial[4] points decision against Eamonn Magee in a Commonwealth title fight.[1][2][5][6] Shea was embraced as both an Irishman and a Scouser during his professional career.[7]
| Titles in pretence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Joey Gamache |
World Light Welterweight Champion WBU recognition October 26, 1996 – March 11, 2000 |
Succeeded by Micky Ward |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Neary edges to points verdict". BBC Sport. 26 July 2000. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shea Neary". Boxingpress.de. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ↑ Collinson, Dawn (3 February 2011). "Hollywood stardom for Liverpool's former world champion boxer Shea Neary in Mark Wahlberg's The Fighter". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ Barker, Simon. "When Ward fought Neary". Boxing News. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ "Neary outpointed by Magee". BBC Sport. 12 November 2000. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ irishboxers.ie profile
- ↑ Shamrock Scousers: Shea Neary – Boxing – Sport. Liverpool Echo. Retrieved on 2012-04-21.