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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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Jun 14, 2020 · Micky Ward threw a left hook at Arturo Gatti's coffin just a handful of years after a series of fights boxing will never forget.
Dec 26, 2023 · Learn about the real-life boxers who inspired the 2010 movie The Fighter, starring Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. Discover their contrasting journeys, from Dicky's early success and decline to Micky's resilience and rise in the ring.
“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.
May 18, 2022 · On 18 May 2002, fading ex-champion Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti fought a 36-year-old with 11 pro losses, ‘Irish’ Micky Ward – and their ferocious 10-round war changed their lives and bonded them to one...
Dec 17, 2010 · The Fighter is a 2010 biographical drama film based on the story of Micky Ward, a boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his troubled brother and become a world champion. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams, and won two Oscars.
