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"Bold" Mike McTigue (November 26, 1892 – August 12, 1966) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1923 to 1925. Early years. Michael Francis McTigue (Mike McTigue) was born in Lickaun, Kilnamona, in County Clare, Ireland, on 26 November 1892. He was recorded in the 1901 Census of County Clare. [1] .
For more than two decades, Mike McTigue has represented companies in class action defenses and complex civil litigation in jurisdictions across the country. Bio. Mr. McTigue has counseled clients in international arbitration proceedings in the United States and in international forums.
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Jun 15, 2017 · Mike McTigue was a World Light Heavyweight champion from County Clare who challenged the African boxer Battling Siki in a controversial fight in Dublin during the Civil War. Learn about the background, the build-up and the outcome of this historic bout in this article.
Apr 16, 2015 · In 1923, Mike McTigue from Kilnamona, County Clare, got a shot at the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Despite the Irish Civil War still ongoing, the fight was held in La Scala Opera House...
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Curtice hammered McTigue all over the ring in the first round, but Mike floored his opponent in the second round in nearly stopped him. Curtice made a strong comeback and took round three. In round four, McTigue took charge again and had Curtice groggy by the bell.
Mike McTigue, who was also known by the fighting alias of "Methuselah," and who was the brother of fellow boxer Jim McTigue, won the World Light-heavyweight Title on March 17, 1923, (St. Patrick's Day), by defeating Battling Siki in Dublin, Ireland.
For more than two decades, Mike McTigue has represented companies in class action defenses and complex civil litigation in jurisdictions across the country. Mr. McTigue has counseled clients in international arbitration proceedings in the United States and in international forums.
