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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] .
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.
Nov 26, 2021 · 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.
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 fi...
Jun 15, 2017 · Mike McTigue went on to defend his title for two years before losing it to Paul Berlenbach in 1925. During his boxing career which spanned 16 years, McTigue fought in over 170 fights and at the age of 38 he retired. In his retirement, McTigue opened a bar on Long Island but when the Great Depression hit in the 1930s his fortune was ...
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Mar 17, 2023 · 100 years ago this week, Mike McTigue from Kilnamona in Clare became light heavyweight champion of the world
Dec 28, 2023 · Mike McTigue, boxing champ and saloon keeper. by Ron Marzlock, Chronicle Contributor. Dec 28, 2023. The home of light heavyweight champion boxer Mike McTigue at 33-46 86 St., Jackson...
McTigue won on points after 20 rounds to become the World Light Heavyweight Champion.He would defend his title against future Hall of Famers Tommy Loughran, Young Stribling and Mickey Walker before losing the title by unanimous decision to the gold medalist wrestler-turned-boxer Paul Berlenbach in 1925.
McTigue was a clever fighter and a good hitter whose skills "came together" late in his career; He was a brother of Jim McTigue, who also boxed; Mike won the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World during his career
One of Ireland’s greatest prize fighters, Mike McTigue, was born in Kilnamona,Co. Clare. Mike boxed professionally for close on 20 years. During the years 1923-1925, the Kilnamona native was the light-heavy weight champion of the world.
