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George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname, " Irish " Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He challenged once for the IBF light welterweight title in 1997, and held the WBU light welterweight title in 2000.
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Micky Ward threw a left hook at Arturo Gatti's coffin. The American said the punch was his way of lovingly saying "I got you last". Seven years earlier the pair spent three fights - 30 rounds...
Possibly the greatest trilogy in boxing history, Arturo Gatti versus Micky Ward is an action extravaganza. 3 Iconic matches between two warriors. 30 rounds of back and forth action, in a series...
“Irish” Micky Ward may never have held one of the four main sanctioning body world titles, but he has a special place in the hearts of boxing fans for his all-action, never-say-die attitude. The hard-nosed New England native’s career came in two parts.
The relationship between Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward is a complex bond characterized by love, rivalry, and mutual dependence. Eklund, despite his personal struggles, played a crucial role in Ward's boxing career.
The Fighter: Directed by David O. Russell. With Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo. Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.
The Trilogy between Arturo "Thunder" Gatti and "Irish" Micky Ward
Ward was a pressure fighter with a devastating left hook to the body. Trained by his older half-brother Dick Eklund. Best known for his trilogy with Arturo Gatti in 2002 and 2003. Ward won the first fight and Gatti won the next two. The Ring Magazine named three of Ward's bouts Fight of the Year: Micky Ward vs. Emanuel Augustus (2001)
Subscribe to HBO Sports: http://itsh.bo/10qIJDlHighlights of Ward vs Gatti I, featured in HBO.com's greatest fights of the decade.HBO Boxing on Facebook: htt...