BARRY McGuigan was the best in the world but boxing has never been the sum of his parts. The intelligence, wit and determination that took him to the very top of his chosen sport was also the starting point of an equally successful career beyond the ropes. Barry has been delivering boxing commentary all over the globe since his retirement as a professional boxer in 1989. Prior to his exclusive deal with Sky Sports, Barry was a regular contributor on the BBC, ITV, EUROSPORT, PRIME NETWORK in the USA and STAR TV in the Far East. Barry is also a star in print. His weekly column in the Daily Mirror leads the way, setting the boxing agenda every Saturday morning.

In addition to his media commitments Barry works ceaselessly in the cause of fighters. Barry is president and founder of the Professional Boxers Association, now the British Boxers Association since its amalgamation with the GMB. Through BBA members are encouraged to understand the business side of boxing and to organise their lives better. The organisation promotes further education and helps boxers to develop other skills so that they are able to earn a living when their boxing careers are over.