Kevin McBride

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Kevin McBride
Andrew Golota vs Kevin McBride.jpg
McBride (right) vs. Andrew Golota, 2007
Born
Kevin Martin McBride

(1973-05-10) 10 May 1973 (age 51)
Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Other namesThe Clones Collosus
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins35
Wins by KO29
Losses10
Draws1

Kevin Martin McBride (born 10 May 1973) is an Irish former professional boxer [1] who is best known for defeating Mike Tyson. As an amateur, McBride competed for Ireland at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

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Professional career

McBride debuted in December 1992, with a draw against Gary Charlton. In 1997, he defeated Paul Douglas to win the All-Ireland Heavyweight Title, and in 2002 he defeated Craig Tomlinson to add the IBC Americas Heavyweight Title. McBride currently resides in the heavily Irish neighbourhood of Dorchester in Boston and trains in nearby Brockton, Massachusetts. [1]

McBride's career-defining performance was a victory over Mike Tyson, former undisputed world heavyweight champion. Tyson quit the fight at the end of Round 6 by informing the referee that he would not be able to continue to round seven in the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. [2] The aged Tyson explained in a post fight interview that his heart wasn't into the sport anymore. [3] Tyson announced his retirement after the bout, saying "I'm not going to disrespect the sport anymore by losing to this caliber of fighter".[ citation needed ]

McBride in his corner during the Andrew Golota fight at the Madison Square Garden in October 2007. Kevin McBride between rounds.jpg
McBride in his corner during the Andrew Golota fight at the Madison Square Garden in October 2007.

McBride has suffered seven losses by knockout—including twice against fighters with losing records. Since his fight with Mike Tyson, McBride beat Byron Polley, then suffered three upset losses. The first loss was against Mike Mollo, a second-round knockout loss. The second loss was against Andrew Golota, a sixth-round technical knockout loss after Golota skilfully worked a cut he had opened up over McBride's eye. After three years inactivity, McBride, the 'Clones Colossus', attempted a comeback in an eight rounder on 10 July 2010 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, but lost every round—and the bout—in an upset to cruiserweight veteran Zack Page, a journeyman with a losing record as a professional. Despite standing 6 ft 6 in and weighing 282 pounds to Page's 6 ft 0 in and 205 pounds, McBride was outworked and out punched by his smaller, faster, more aggressive opponent. [4]

On 9 April 2011 McBride fought former cruiserweight and light heavyweight world champion Tomasz Adamek for the IBF International Heavyweight and NABO Heavyweight Championship belts at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Adamek won a 12-round unanimous decision.

McBride ended his career after losing to Mariusz Wach on 29 July 2011 during a boxing gala held at Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut.

McBride's nickname, "The Clones Colossus", recalls Barry McGuigan's sobriquet "The Clones Cyclone".

Personal life

He is married to Danielle Curran. The couple share two children, a daughter and son.

Professional boxing record

46 fights35 wins10 losses
By knockout297
By decision63
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss35–10–1 Mariusz Wach KO4 (12), 2:2529 Jul 2011 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, USFor vacant WBC International heavyweight title
45Loss35–9–1 Tomasz Adamek UD129 Apr 2011 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USFor IBF International and WBO-NABO heavyweight titles
44Loss35–8–1 Matt Skelton UD39 Oct 2010York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter 14: heavyweight semi-final
43Win35–7–1Franklin EgobiSD39 Oct 2010York Hall, London, England Prizefighter 14: heavyweight quarter-final
42Loss34–7–1Zack PageUD810 Jul 2010 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
41Loss34–6–1 Andrew Golota TKO6 (12), 2:426 Oct 2007 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor vacant IBF North American heavyweight title
40Loss34–5–1 Mike Mollo TKO2 (12), 0:447 Oct 2006 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, USFor vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title
39Win34–4–1Byron PolleyTKO4 (10), 2:28 1 Apr 2006 Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, US
38Win33–4–1 Mike Tyson RTD6 (10), 3:00 11 Jun 2005 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., US
37Win32–4–1Kevin MontiyTKO5 (10), 2:2818 Mar 2005Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US
36Win31–4–1Marcus RhodeKO3 (10)4 Dec 2003The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35Win30–4–1Lenzie MorganKO1 (10)9 Aug 2003The Fairgrounds, Brockton, Massachusetts, US
34Win29–4–1Najee ShaheedTKO9 (12)17 Mar 2003The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, USRetained IBC Americas heavyweight title
33Win28–4–1Craig TomlinsonKO3 (12), 2:3125 Oct 2002Wonderland Ballroom, Revere, Massachusetts, USWon vacant IBC Americas heavyweight title
32Win27–4–1Reynaldo MinusKO3 (10)26 Jul 2002The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US
31Win26–4–1Gary WinmonTKO2 (10), 2:4224 May 2002Wonderland Ballroom, Revere, Massachusetts, US
30Loss25–4–1 DaVarryl Williamson TKO5 (8), 2:4818 Jan 2002 Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
29Win25–3–1Rodney McSwainPTS103 Nov 2001Little Rock, Arkansas, US
28Win24–3–1Willie PhillipsPTS1011 Aug 2001 Alltel Arena, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
27Win23–3–1Domingo MonroeKO1 (?)26 Jun 1999Quincy Armory, Quincy, Massachusetts, US
26Loss22–3–1Michael MurrayTKO3 (8), 1:2011 Apr 1998Elephant & Castle Centre, London, England
25Win22–2–1Yuriy YelistratovTKO1 (8), 2:3222 Nov 1997Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
24Loss21–2–1 Axel Schulz TKO9 (10)30 Aug 1997 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
23Win21–1–1Paul DouglasTKO5 (10), 2:582 Jun 1997 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon vacant Irish and Northern Ireland Area heavyweight titles
22Win20–1–1Stoyan StoyanovKO1 (6)28 Apr 1997Hull Arena, Hull, England
21Loss19–1–1 Louis Monaco TKO5 (6) 7 Feb 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, US
20Win19–0–1Tui ToiaTKO2 (8)14 Jan 1997 Hale Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, US
19Win18–0–1Roger McKenzieTKO6 (6)3 Dec 1996Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England
18Win17–0–1Shane WoollasKO2 (8)6 Nov 1996 Hull Arena, Hull, England
17Win16–0–1Steve GarberTKO7 (8), 2:172 Jul 1995Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
16Win15–0–1Atelea KalheaKO1 (6), 0:32 13 May 1995 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, US
15Win14–0–1Jimmy HarrisonTKO1 (?)22 Apr 1995The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US
14Win13–0–1Carl McGrewTKO5 (6), 1:024 Mar 1995The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US
13Win12–0–1Carl GaffneyTKO1 (6), 1:507 Feb 1995 Corn Exchange, Suffolk, England
12Win11–0–1John LampreTKO1 (6)10 Dec 1994 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, US
11Win10–0–1Dean StoreyTKO3 (6)12 Nov 1994 Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
10Win9–0–1Graham ArnoldTKO2 (6) 24 Sep 1994 Wembley Arena, London, England
9Win8–0–1James TruesdaleTKO3 (?)26 Aug 1994 The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, US
8Win7–0–1Stanley WrightUD617 Jun 1994 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
7Win6–0–1Roger BryantTKO1 (4), 1:124 Jun 1994 Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, US
6Win5–0–1Edgar TurpinTKO1 (4), 2:02 6 May 1994 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
5Win4–0–1John HarewoodTKO3 (4)1 Dec 1993York Hall, London, England
4Win3–0–1Chris CoughlanPTS413 Oct 1993York Hall, London, England
3Win2–0–1Joey PaladinoKO2 (4), 2:3215 Sep 1993 York Hall, London, England
2Win1–0–1Gary WilliamsPTS413 Feb 1993 Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England
1Draw0–0–1Gary CharltonPTS617 Dec 1992 Broadway Theatre, London, England

References

  1. 1 2 McBride's Boxing Record boxrec.com – Retrieved: 14 July 2007
  2. ↑ McBride's career Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine britishboxing.net – Retrieved: 14 July 2007
  3. ↑ No 'guts', no glory for Tyson in defeat – boxing – ESPN
  4. ↑ "Boxing – Aguilera wins, McBride upset". Fightnews.com. 10 July 2010. Archived from the original on 15 July 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
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