David Anthony McAuley,

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(born 15 June 1961,

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) is a former

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from

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who competed from 1983 to 1992. He held the

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title from 1989 to 1992 and challenged twice for the WBA flyweight title, in 1987 and 1988. At regional level, he held the

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flyweight title in 1986.

Boxing career

McAuley fought under the name Dave "Boy" McAuley and was one of the last Irish boxers to fight for a world title over 15 rounds. His two bouts with Fidel Bassa of Colombia were each voted "Fight of the Year", in 1986 and 1987 respectively. On 7 June 1989, McAuley defeated

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for the IBF title at Wembley Arena, London. He successfully defended his title five times, eventually losing it in 1992 to

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, whom he had beaten two years previously. McAuley was unusual for a flyweight in that he was extremely tall, standing at 5'7".

Professional boxing record

References

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Boxing career

Professional boxing record

See also

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