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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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Dec 26, 2023 · The Fighter tells the real-life story of Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward, two brothers and boxers, and here's a breakdown of the true story. Was The Fighter accurate to true events? Screen Rant
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.
Micky Ward, born George Michael Ward Jr. on October 4, 1965, in Lowell, Massachusetts, emerged from a modest and tumultuous background to become a symbol of resilience and fortitude in the...
“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: 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.
Sep 28, 2020 · Despite not being an Olympian or major World champion, Micky Ward was what he calls an “honest fighter” and one of boxing’s most beloved ring warriors. USA Boxing Alumni Association.
Feb 14, 2024 · Micky Ward and Arturo Gatti shared 30 rounds in the early 2000s as they delivered one of the greatest boxing trilogies of all time. Gatti won the series 2-1 but all three fights contained incredible action with 1 and 3 receiving numerous fight of the year accolades in 2002 and the following year.
