Buddy McGirt Breaks Down Boxing’s Most Epic Battles

James Walter “Buddy” McGirt is a celebrated figure in the world of boxing, both as a former professional boxer and a highly respected trainer. He competed from 1982 to 1997, securing world championships in two weight classes: the IBF junior welterweight title in 1988 and the WBC and lineal welterweight titles from 1991 to 1993.

After retiring from the ring, McGirt transitioned into a successful career as a boxing trainer. He has worked with numerous world champions, including Arturo Gatti, Antonio Tarver, Hasim Rahman, Paulie Malignaggi, and Sergey Kovalev. His expertise and dedication earned him the prestigious Trainer of the Year award in 2002 from the Boxing Writers Association of America. Currently, he is coaching WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly.

Learn about his journey from the ring to coaching some of the best fighters in the world, including Arturo Gatti, Antonio Tarver, and Sergey Kovalev. Hear his insights on boxing, training, and his remarkable career. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of boxing’s greatest legends. Subscribe to our channel for more exciting content!

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Time Stamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction and Early Life
00:00:27 – Boxing Titles and Championships
00:01:27 – Old School Mentality
00:02:16 – Respect for Older Trainers
00:02:51 – Influence of Al Serto
00:04:58 – Growing Up in Brentwood
00:05:53 – Family Background
00:10:25 – First Steps into Boxing
00:13:03 – Turning Pro
00:14:18 – Training with Al Serto
00:16:29 – First Professional Boxing Experience
00:18:01 – Fighting Ricky Young at the Garden
00:20:04 – Training Clifford Etienne
00:22:14 – Losing to Frankie Warren
00:23:19 – Fighting Sal Manby
00:25:37 – Facing Howard Davis
00:28:41 – Desire to Fight Chavez
00:31:11 – Fighting Regularly
00:33:33 – Injury and Impact on Career
00:35:09 – Facing Simon Brown
00:36:12 – Defending Title and Dealing with Meldrick
00:37:52 – Working with Don King
00:41:12 – Facing Pernell Whitaker
00:43:45 – Al Serto and the Mafia
00:46:37 – Interactions with John Gotti
00:48:52 – Fights with Sam Bramble and Pat Coleman
00:49:27 – End of Fighting Career
00:49:47 – Fight with Buck Smith
00:50:07 – Meeting Arturo Gatti
00:50:51 – Fight with Andrew Council
00:51:05 – Last Fight and Retirement
00:52:21 – Financial Struggles and Health Issues
00:55:10 – Moving to Florida and Fresh Start
00:57:23 – Training Paul Smith and Matthew Macklin
00:58:09 – James Jr.’s Boxing Career
00:59:28 – Best Fighters Faced as a Trainer
01:00:40 – Training Nate Campbell
01:01:01 – Training Approach and Mitt Work
01:01:52 – Training Johnny Tapia

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