Buddy McGirt

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James Walter "Buddy" McGirt (born January 17, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1997, and has since worked as a boxing trainer. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the IBF junior welterweight title in 1988, and the WBC and lineal welterweight titles from 1991 to 1993.

As a trainer he has worked with multiple world champions, including Arturo Gatti, Antonio Tarver, Hasim Rahman, Paulie Malignaggi, and Sergey Kovalev. McGirt was named Trainer of the Year for 2002 by the Boxing Writers Association of America. He is currently coaching WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly.

Professional boxing career

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". McGirt's aspirations of becoming a professional boxer existed at a young age."They said I was too small," McGirt says now. "They said I couldn't do it. I said I could. I said I'd be the first world champion from Long Island - so the guy they said couldn't do it is the one who did it."[1] Fulfilling this childhood dream, he did so with a vengeance, turning professional in the year 1983, the year he graduated from Brentwood High School.

In 1988, McGirt defeated Frankie Warren, avenging what was at that time his only defeat, to win the IBF light welterweight title.[2] In his second defense, he lost the title to Meldrick Taylor.[3]

In November 1991, he defeated Simon Brown to win the Lineal and WBC welterweight titles.[4][5]

Buddy was a scrappy, talented fighter who had an outstanding career in the ring. He defeated men such as Simon Brown, Livingstone Bramble, Saoul Mamby, Edwin Curet, Howard Davis Jr., Frankie Warren, Tony Baltazar, Gennaro Leon, Patrizio Oliva, Gary Jacobs, Tommy Ayers, Willie Rodriguez, Ralph Twinning, Buck Smith, Kevin Pompey, Rafael Williams, John Senegal, Eric Martin, Joe Manley, Tyrone Moore, Nick Rupa, Joe Gatti and George Heckley.[6]

At the beginning of 1993, McGirt was the world's top-ranked 147-pound boxer, one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world; but in the first week starting off the year he tore up his left shoulder while training. Without his money punch, the left hook, he had to box virtually one-handed for a total of 24 rounds in two championship fights. He won the first fight, but he lost his title in the second. McGirt lost the title to Pernell Whitaker in 1993.[7] The following year, he again lost to Whitaker in an attempt to regain the title.

In 1997, he retired with a record of 73-6-1 (48 KOs).

McGirt was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Boxing Category with the Class of 1992. He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998 and inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019.

Training career

Following his retirement from the ring, McGirt worked as a trainer.[8] His first champion was Byron Mitchell, who he started training six days before beating Manny Siaca for the WBA super middleweight title. McGirt would take up training full-time and became committed to the challenge of preparing other boxers to step into the ring. "Anybody can train but not many people can teach," McGirt said. "And that's what boxing is missing now—teachers. There are not many old-school trainers around."[8] McGirt won the Boxing Writers' Association of America Trainer of the Year Award for 2002.

McGirt's son, James McGirt Jr., is also a professional boxer. McGirt also trained Kurt Pellegrino's boxing, his first venture into MMA, and trained heavyweight boxer Taishan Dong.[9]

Buddy was trained and managed by Al Certo and Stuart Weiner. McGirt, and some of the fighters he trained are documented in the book "Bring it to the Ring: A Boxing Yearbook and Inspirational Message to Today's Youths." The book was published in 2005.

Buddy was interviewed in 2018 by Darren Carter on the "Pocket Party Podcast" that is available on iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, and Anchor.

McGirt also began training Sergey Kovalev for his rematch against Eleider Alvarez (who knocked out Kovalev in 7th round in the 1st fight) and led him to a unanimous decision win with 116–112 on 2 cards and 120–108 on the 3rd.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
80 Loss 73–6–1 Darren Maciunski UD 10 Jan 21, 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 73–5–1 Jerry Smith PTS 10 Dec 16, 1996 Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 72–5–1 Kevin Tillman UD 12 Oct 25, 1996 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBC light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 71–5–1 Earl Jackson KO 3 Sep 26, 1996 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 70–5–1 George Heckley UD 10 Aug 12, 1996 City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 69–5–1 Allen Watts SD 10 Jun 12, 1996 Trump World's Fair, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Win 68–5–1 Israel Figueroa TKO 3 (8) May 10, 1996 Suffolk Downs, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Loss 67–5–1 Andrew Council TKO 9 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 30, 1995 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 66–4–1 John Stewart TKO 5 (10) Jul 18, 1995 Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 66–4–1 Joe Gatti TKO 5 (10), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 7, 1995 Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 65–4–1 Buck Smith UD 10 Jan 10, 1995 Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Loss 64–4–1 Pernell Whitaker UD 12 Oct 1, 1994 Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 64–3–1 Kevin Pompey SD 10 Aug 7, 1994 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 63–3–1 Kevin Pompey UD 10 Jun 28, 1994 Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 62–3–1 Livingstone Bramble UD 12 Apr 9, 1994 Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 61–3–1 James Hughes UD 10 Jan 4, 1994 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 60–3–1 Nick Rupa UD 10 Nov 2, 1993 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Loss 59–3–1 Pernell Whitaker UD 12 Mar 6, 1993 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 59–2–1 Genaro Léon UD 12 Jan 12, 1993 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 58–2–1 Oscar Ponce UD 10 Aug 14, 1992 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 57–2–1 Patrizio Oliva UD 12 Jun 25, 1992 Acquaflash, Licola, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 56–2–1 Delfino Marin TKO 7 (10), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 2, 1992 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 55–2–1 Simon Brown UD 12 Nov 29, 1991 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 54–2–1 Alfredo Ramirez TKO 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 4, 1991 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 53–2–1 Tyrone Moore TKO 7 (10), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 15, 1991 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 52–2–1 Frank Montgomery TKO 9 (10) Mar 22, 1991 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 51–2–1 Joseph Alexander TKO 9 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 19, 1991 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 50–2–1 Jose Leonard Bermudez UD 10 Jul 22, 1990 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 49–2–1 Charles Baez TKO 2 (10), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 48–2–1 Tommy Ayers TKO 2 (10) Mar 31, 1990 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 47–2–1 Miguel Santana TKO 2 (10) Jan 26, 1990 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 46–2–1 Rafael Williams UD 10 Dec 7, 1989 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 45–2–1 Joe Manley TKO 9 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 10, 1989 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 44–2–1 Gary Jacobs UD 10 Aug 27, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 43–2–1 Tony Baltazar UD 10 Jul 9, 1989 Imperial Resort Hotel, Brookhaven, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 42–2–1 Orlando Orozco KO 5 (10), 0:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 41–2–1 Edwin Curet UD 10 Mar 16, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 40–2–1 Willie Taylor UD 10 Feb 17, 1989 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 39–2–1 Manuel De Leon TKO 6 (10), 0:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 12, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 38–2–1 Meldrick Taylor TKO 12 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 3, 1988 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 38–1–1 Howard Davis Jr. KO 1 (15), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 31, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 37–1–1 Frankie Warren TKO 12 (15), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 14, 1988 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 36–1–1 John Sinegal TKO 1 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 17, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 35–1–1 Eduardo Lugo KO 3 (10) Oct 1, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 34–1–1 Roger Brown KO 5 (10), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 33–1–1 Sergio Aguirre KO 2 (10), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 18, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 32–1–1 Vincent Releford TKO 12 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 24, 1987 Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–1–1 Eric Martin UD 10 Jan 29, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–1–1 Joe Edens TKO 8 (10), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 6, 1987 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–1–1 Saoul Mamby UD 10 Sep 25, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 28–1–1 Frankie Warren UD 10 Jul 20, 1986 Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–0–1 Rudy Fuentes TKO 8 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1986 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–0–1 Ricky Young TKO 10 (10), 0:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 20, 1986 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–0–1 Kelly Koble TKO 4 (10) Apr 11, 1986 Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–0–1 Dave Odem TKO 1 (10), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 10, 1986 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–0–1 Joey Ferrell UD 10 Feb 21, 1986 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–0–1 Sugar Boy Nando TKO 5 (12) Dec 21, 1985 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–0–1 Jose Luis Alejandro TKO 7 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 4, 1985 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–0–1 Willie Rodriguez TKO 7 (10), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 29, 1985 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–0–1 Ralph Twinning TKO 1 (10), 1:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 11, 1985 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–0–1 Allen Braswell UD 10 May 24, 1985 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–0–1 Mike Blunt KO 1 Mar 8, 1985 Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–0–1 Felix Nance TKO 9 (10), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 14, 1984 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–0–1 Manuel Toribio KO 3 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 12, 1984 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–0–1 Pete Padilla TKO 10 (10), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 1984 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–0–1 Jake Torrance TKO 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 30, 1984 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–0–1 Felix Nance TKO 2 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 17, 1984 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–0–1 Chi Chi Hernandez TKO 2 (10), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 9, 1983 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–0–1 Larry Fleming TKO 3 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 30, 1983 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–0–1 Leslie Toney TKO 1 (10) Sep 6, 1983 Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–0–1 Darnell Smith TKO 1 May 26, 1983 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–0–1 Tom Dietz TKO 3 Apr 21, 1983 Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–0–1 Cesar Guzman PTS 6 Feb 16, 1983 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–0–1 Dave Bolden KO 5 Dec 30, 1982 Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–0–1 Michael Clark TKO 1 Nov 7, 1982 The Great Gorge Playboy Club Hotel, Vernon, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–0–1 Ramon Rivera KO 1 (4) Sep 30, 1982 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–0–1 Michael Evans KO 1 Sep 21, 1982 Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–0–1 Michael Palms KO 2 (4) Aug 7, 1982 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 1–0–1 Michael Palms TKO 3 (4) Mar 22, 1982 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–1 Lamont Haithcoach PTS 4 Mar 2, 1982 Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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  7. ↑ THE SUMMER OF SWEAT: BUDDY MCGIRT, BRENTWOOD'S DETHRONED WELTERWEIGHT, FIGHTS HIS WAY BACK, Newsday, September 7, 1993
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Sporting positions

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Gary Hinton 		WBC Continental Americas
light welterweight champion
December 21, 1985 – May 1986
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John Montes

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light welterweight champion
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Mauricio Rodriguez

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BWAA Trainer of the Year
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