“If you are caught DOPING, you should be BANNED for LIFE!” 🥊 Barry McGuigan | Up Front

This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.
This week we are joined by the ‘Clones Cyclone,’ Barry McGuigan. An Olympian and a former world champion who helped to heal a desperately divided country, Barry joins the show to discuss his illustrious career both in and out of the ring.
In 1985, 19 million people sat down to watch Barry win his first world title against Eusebio Pedroza, creating a level of fanfare and intrigue that boxing will never see again. In this eye-opening episode Barry opens up on his life full of extraordinary success and incredible tragedy.
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00:00 Barry Introduction
00:55 Podcast starts with Barry
02:06 Why boxing for Barry?
05:00 Determination as a fighter
07:22 AJ
08:34 Politics in Sport
14:10 Barry’s first international fight
17:06 The featherweight division
19:31 Nazeem Hamed
21:21 Eusebio Pedroza & winning his first world title
24:23 Retiring at 26
27:50 Young Ali
33:19 Doping
34:44 Professional Boxers Association & British Board of Control
40:18 UKAD
43:23 The McGuigans
48:14 Boxing in 2023
49:15 AJ Part 2 & Legacies
56:02 What’s left for Barry to do
“If you are caught DOPING, you should be BANNED for LIFE!” 🥊 Barry McGuigan | Up Front

[@duncan2858]

No question on Cruz loss. No question on Kinahans. We watch this for you to ask the hard questions not remind us every episode that you earned millions by the age of thirty.

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

No question about Purple Aki or Darren Gee.

[@saulmc8920]

Spot on pal... How much did you have to pay Frampton ?

[@trollgoodman7808]

Frampton was a traitor. Now read on.. In testimony, Mr Frampton said he was not aware of the allegations that MTK was a “front” for a criminal organisation. Mr McGuigan revealed how he and his family received abusive messages from trolls prior to the start of the trial. But he was “happy” that people were then able to hear his and promoter son Blain’s side of the story during the trial. The end.

[@Daynasat]

Well said

[@trollgoodman7808]

@@Daynasat Frampton was a traitor. Now read on.. In testimony, Mr Frampton said he was not aware of the allegations that MTK was a “front” for a criminal organisation. Mr McGuigan revealed how he and his family received abusive messages from trolls prior to the start of the trial. But he was “happy” that people were then able to hear his and promoter son Blain’s side of the story during the trial. The end.

[@stevencavanagh1613]

Barry Mcguigan was one hell of a fighter , a true legend of the sport

[@barblessable]

Great memory of watching Barry beat Pedrosa for world title on tv , what a fighter , pleasure to hear his informative insight and honesty on fighters passed and present . His memory of the opponent dying was so heart felt , then you have Deontay Wilder saying he would like a body on his record.

[@Jiminy_Bob]

Simon - these interviews are top drawer. 👏

[@adamlees8410]

I was intrigued to watch this because Barry and his son seemed to have fell out quite strongly with some in the boxing world over the years. I wanted to weigh up Barry and see if some of the negative rumblings ive heard could show up here with him but I've got to say he came across as a brilliant bloke with good morals and a good heart. Great interview and going on face value Barry seems a lovely guy who has done Ireland and his family proud.

[@jamespalmer980]

No smoke without fire.

[@paulmann9154]

​@@jamespalmer980He is human, so falible.

[@thorpeylad9822]

What do the negative rumblings suggest ?

[@johnnyutah999]

Come on mate. He robbed Frampton and the courts gave Frampton a huge pay out. 1000s of emails deleted

[@jimmycorkhill2397]

Some? You mean every single person they’ve done business with…

[@pauldo1970]

Barry's impact on both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was almost immeasurable. Can still see my late Dad's tears when he wo the title at Loftus Road. It was unreal, he's an absolute gent and a living legend.

[@brendanclarke8393]

Loftus Road never forget what a night

[@firetv3248]

*Ireland

[@pauloneill914]

A thief also

[@Ifeeltheneedforspeed1]

​@@firetv3248 IRELAND

[@punkass1978]

And now runs the mcguigan CRIME family

[@johnjones9750]

I was at ringside when Barry won his world title. He was brilliant that night. he could have reigned for a long time but for Barny Eastwood. How could he let Barry fight Cruz in that heat. CRAZY. God bless you Barry.

[@willh1970]

Wee Barry winning that world title is something that gives me goosebumps to this day. The whole of Ireland, and quite a lot of England too, stopped what they were doing to watch that fight. An instant classic in every sense of the word. Fantastic interview. Best so far by quite a distance. Bravo!

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Jordan is not a good interviewer Barry is a great man Bad management

[@jamestoni]

Read Framptons book, you'll change your mind. and im irish.

[@brocklanders1984]

I can imagine

[@neilcox5884]

We all loved Barry as he fought how we all wished we could fight. My dad and me loved to watch Barry fight, what a fighter. Great memories.

[@raystephens1142]

Fondest memories of me, my brother and Dad watching him. Come on Barry! The boxer in our family (my brother) is no longer here but I treasure those nights we would all gather around the TV watching Barry, Benn, Eubank and all the 90s UK greats.

[@patrickjamessimpson7268]

Barry. i still get shivers down my spine when i watch your fight at loftus road v Pedroza. a small kid i was at the time and because the fight was on tv i watched it with my dad. we knew you had it in you to beat a great champion that Pedroza was. I know your father meant the world to you, the introduction, hearing him sing Danny boy and the crowd joining in. you just dont get magic moments like this in boxing now. god bless you barry.

[@briandoherty245]

A night i'll never forget!

[@QuickyA2011]

Such a brilliant listen. Don't hear enough from Barry these days. So engaging. Simon was loving it. 👏

[@BrianMcCann421]

This is the best series of interviews/Podcasts I have ever seen, Simon's interviews are so relevant and on point.

[@jasonkelsey987]

That was excellent. I watched Barry’s fights as a kid. A gentleman and a legend. Nice one Simon.

[@stevedavies5615]

I absolutely loved watching Barry box he was all in every time. And listening to him talk so starkly about what can happen in the ring makes it a brutal reality. I always wondered why he quit so young now it makes so much sense. Simon is a master craftsman in his interviewing but he can tend ti take over. This time you could see how much admiration has for Barry in the fact that he let Barry talk. A Brilliant podcast 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Simon would in my opinion make a Cracking Boxing Promoter 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@holmesy76_]

Fantastic episode - I could listen to Barry talk for hours 👍

[@errands8253]

I remember meeting this man at the bellew Vs cleverly fight. As humble as they come and gives anybody the time of day

[@simonhilton41]

Grew up watching Barry Maguigan great fighter & man legend… brilliant interview 👏

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

An absolute Gem 💎 Barry is grew up watching his fights what a great man he is all the best.

[@toast-CC]

Another brilliant interview, these have become my must watch show each week. Long may these continue.

[@brianmcginnis4359]

The best podcast yet. His fight with Pedroza 85 is my first memory of boxing.

[@movienut]

Always love listening to Barry. Proud to say, he's one of our own. What a great fighter he was back in the day. Good interview.

[@Allen-bz8xm]

Brilliant 🤩. I always loved listening to Barry commentating on sky and really like watching Shane as a coach. It’s good how you can hear the corners these days between rounds and seeing how CBS responds to everything Shane says to great effect.

[@alanbrady6465]

I've such respect for both him as a boxer and him as,a person, he was a brilliant example when certain people bring others together and at a very difficult time, loved his fights 👏👍

[@livershot940]

Absolute living legend. I was 10 years old, watching Barry win that world title live on terrestrial TV. The worst case of butterflies ever What he done for the people north and south in Ireland at that time cannot be put into words. Everyone came together when Barry was fighting. There was peace, if only for a short time. No one was injured or Murdered when Barry was fighting on T.V

[@haveanotherpinacolada]

I heard Ken Doherty say something similar when he won the snooker world championship.

[@JKA19881]

The fight I loved was against Bernard Taylor, totally wore him down with body punches 👍

[@georgesimmons9775]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks lads

[@johnbobby1092]

Loved barry as a kid he was hard as nails and an absolute class fellow very humble... how can you not love this man .

[@colineyres4494]

Really enjoyed that chat ,Barry you are a great guy .

[@jamesbloy2881]

What a great conversation, loved every min of it

[@mattevans2520]

I was 11yrs old when Barry fought Francisco Tomas da Cruz at the Luton Stadium Kenilworth Rd in 1988. Myself and friends used to go to the local boxing Gym for Vauxhall employees.A week or so before the fight one night as we arrived for training Barry was leaving the Gym as we were going in. As kids and fans of boxing we were starstruck.What a guy he stood chatting to us and signed autographs for what seemed like ages.Will never forget it he was an absolute gent.Great interview Simon 🥊🥊

[@johnosborne6734]

Fantastic interview/ chat. Two admirable men who shoot straight from the hip. Simon needs to get into the game for the games sake and Barry is a proper legend and true gent.

[@dannygray-mi3xn]

I've always respected Barry Maguigans' opinions on boxing, cuz he knows his stuff.

[@ast6537]

Absolutely Quality interview...used to love watching the Clones Cyclone box 👍

[@richardbaker3000]

This is Brilliant. Simon Jordan is probably the best contributer in the media today. Barry McGuigan was one of my hero's when I was growing up. Not just for his boxing but his attitude to peace in Ireland.

[@JRW1886]

I love listening to Barry mcguigan….fantastic fighter

[@HIGHLANDER555]

Barry McGuigan was my boyhood hero; an adult hero too.

[@paulyork9380]

Simon, we love what you do, but dear God, let them finish answering your questions BEFORE you interrupt them... you do it incessantly. Also, in every interview, you dont need to keep repeating to everyone that you owned a football club, we know... keep up the good work, 👍

[@gillie-monger3394]

This! 👍👍👍👍

[@SistersForever-es4hc]

great point we like the conversations he just needs to hold off on the talking about himself bits. Hope he sees this feedback.

[@carlowman6669]

I never knew Simon was a millionaire when he was 30 and bought a Premier league football club!! When did all this happen?!!! Lol..Simon, please stop telling the world and its mother about your personal successes! No one is listening to you because of that. Ask some direct and uncomfortable questions, stop talking and allow time for a proper answer. Stop interrupting. It's not a q&a if there is no answer!

[@PaulHolman-sh5ts]

What a great man Barry is .. love that fella

[@adriandavis5115]

Yet another brilliant podcast I've watched everyone it may not always of been a guest that I knew much about due to it not being my sport of choice but still watched and time and again I always am more informed than I was at the start keep up this refreshing no nonsense to the point podcast it's rare now days.

[@VR46314]

An absolute masterclass of a podcast. Simon really ignited his passion for boxing in that

[@spinofthewheel5345]

Pull your tongue out

[@franknellis8536]

Barry magigan legend

[@jimhardy1897]

Loved watching Barry, he is a lovely fella and a great boxer.

[@darthvaper6745]

This was fukin awesome. Thanks so much. I grew up watching Barry, as my step dad was Irish and he worshipped him. First fighter i ever watched live.

[@anthonypreston4098]

I remember as a kid the excitement when Barry was going to fight, top bloke 👍👍

[@davidfalconer9281]

Love Barry… great fighter and a humble man…. Was a shining light for his country during the 80’s

[@DavidJones-jj3nu]

Simon another brilliant interview, very much enjoyed listening.

[@leemitchellmusic]

The reason I've always loved and admired Barry McGuigan - besides being a great champion and probably one of the greatest ambassadors for the sport of boxing - is how humble he is as a man. Sheer class. X :-)

[@Nicolchu_]

I thought that was the bloke from Mrs Brown's Boy's, until I saw his Boxers Shnooter from the side... My Pop's grew up in 70's Ardglass and said his bum got tight everytime he saw swinging-lantern's on the back roads of CoDown. I grew up watching Barry and he still looks like mustard, a strong wee unit.. Deepest respect to Simon and the family

[@Lewi_4554]

Great to hear Barry's side of things for the first time. Can't fault him based on that. Good pod Simon.

[@eldoradocraftsman3733]

What a great way to start my Sunday morning. Great interview with a Legend of the sport.

[@user-bb3oj9hb8o]

Stumbled across this channel by mistake, an absolute must for sports fans, started with Frank Warren, now on a binge, thanks Simon 👍

[@steventreloar2069]

Barry..... I literally love you my friend. A rare, brilliant human

[@martinmason5008]

This is the best of a very good set of interviews. Seeing the person above the legend.

[@kevinbeck6785]

Well said Barry and your son is a credit to you and your family

[@robandretori]

Barry was a fabulous boxer and is a National Treasure. Also a really good guy.

[@Craggles365]

Awesome not one pause for breath, just a great flow of conversation.

[@garethdougherty4825]

Barry says it so true what it was like growing up during the troubles. ❤

[@ath7616]

Barry always talks a lot of sense. When he used to be on the box more, he was probably the best pundit. A good bloke too.

[@grantharri7633]

Barry is one of the reasons why I got into boxing. His son is doing a fantastic job training and speaks really well

[@StopTheBoats.]

Absolutely brilliant interview

[@ianmcdonald3053]

Barry and Dave boy McCauley were absolute hero’s of mine, got half of the young bucks in our wee country boxing in the 80’s, everyone went to their local ABC because of those 2!

[@garyrobertshaw2202]

Great podcast with Barry always liked the man. So respectful 🙏

[@johnharrison7612]

Barry McGuigan is out of the top drawer. Magnificent man. Great video

[@andymccreight3175]

Not at all! Good video but the man is a complete scumbag

[@steventownley1429]

Best interview you’ve done so far Simon 👍🏻

[@grantbangkok]

A class act, Mr McGuigan

[@yafai29]

Brilliant that enjoyed it great fighter Barry was one tough fella and even better human

[@kevingraham1965]

I love all the honesty 😊

[@andrewbalderstone855]

Barry was my late mothers favourite, I'll never forget how excited as well as nervous she would get when Barry was on the T. V boxing.. 🥊🙏❤️

[@cash4cat]

Barry was an amazing fighter, loved watching him back in the day. Totally agree that his son Shane is 1 of the best trainers in the world 💯

[@conner.9262]

Great interview… what a boxer…. Look forward to these interviews. You mentioned in the later part of this interview you said…. My friend Lennox obviously LL now that would be a fantastic listen ….. He is in the top three greatest HW of all time ….Try and get him on the show ???

[@leemace9638]

Best interview so far hard job to follow 👍👍

[@tonytenpound]

Great interview. The McGuigans have somehow managed to gain a certain reputation, but from what I’ve observed, they seem to be part of a minority of good people within a sport filled with scoundrels.

[@thebatt6183]

I remember watching Barry growing up and the one thing that stood out to me and was elegance and decency

[@billyyoung5363]

I really enjoyed this one! 👌 Could listen to Barry all day he's a real stand up respectfully honest Man

[@chimneydriptray2439]

You need to read Carl Frampton’s new book….

[@timeforarest]

Such a compelling interview with Barry McGuigan! Proper Man and an Absolute Legend! He (and yourself) have so many values and experiences that I identify with. Any plans to interview a top Golfer?

[@hashimjaved9262]

Legend & big fan of Barry Mcguican. Great podcast this 👏

[@anthonylaw-smith296]

One of my favourite boxers. Loved watching Barry.

[@Edge81]

Barry is a credit to this country and society. I met him a while ago, he was charming, polite and as classy in person as he was as a fighter.

[@Edge81]

@@dogsarentdangerous1195 What has he been found guilty of stealing?

[@jeffcraven7415]

Once I’m set up on my poolside sun lounger in menorca ill have a watch. Well done MR Jordan always a pleasure.

[@neilgordon6450]

What a nice bloke…and legend!

[@andymccreight3175]

Lmao

[@tyke-sl8bs]

Keep cutting through this nonthense Simon i love it.

[@sean_wfc]

Seems like a great man. Brilliant interview.

[@paulgregory5865]

Barry McGuigan is a great fighter and a great man. Every time he fought he brought peace to a troubled nation and always had time for people. I love that he has a great moral compass and is true to himself and his beliefs. He has my utmost respect.

[@JakeDetects]

Love Barry, what a placid guy. Proper boxing role model.

[@richardf1506]

Great interview...Barry is a class act

[@mickmartin8975]

Thank you Simon. Thank you.

[@searchingforvalhalla]

Barry is literally every irishman I've ever met. Get him started, and there's no shutting him up nof making a dig i love the irish

[@deanoloughlin6129]

I was born in 74 .me and my whole family used to sit and watch this great guy. He was a true family sportsman ..

[@deonkennedy6060]

wow what a great interview. barry is a goat and simon is becoming a goat with this podcast

[@chrismiller6317]

World Class Boxer,World Class Human Being,brilliant chat lads 👍👍👏👏

[@adamliston4823]

Outstanding podcast..The best out there..

[@gadaboutunited]

Such a great person and great memories from my childhood

[@AndrewpeterkilleyAndrewKilley]

Really interesting, watched every minute 👍

[@leeorr9071]

Loved Barry a great man

[@martinharvey2390]

Barry seems like a really humble guy, I actually bumped into him in a sandwich cafe in Bruton St in London in the early 2000's when I worked in Berkeley Square. He seemed a really nice guy!

[@simonfiveash3810]

Brilliant interview with this really nice man and great boxer.

[@kjd9634]

Another great episode.

[@carl7cumberland]

Fantastic yet again 👏

[@steviea6070]

Keep the boxing ones coming 👍

[@Glassy1979]

Another fantastic interview

[@MrDeancameron]

Brilliant again 🙌🏼👏🏼