Great Britain

For Barry McGuigan, the 24-year-old featherweight nicknamed the Clones Cyclone, 8 June 1985 was the night of a lifetime. Could he achieve his dream and win the world title?

Between the brilliant European champion and his goal stood a prizefighter of rare pedigree, the formidable 29-year-old Panamanian, Eusebio Pedroza. Undefeated since 1978, the Scorpion was defending his title for a remarkable twentieth time. Behind the young Irishman stood an army of devoted fans, united in their belief that in the floodlit West London arena the awesome punching power of their hero would triumph. Few doubted it would be a gruelling fight against a brave and skilful opponent, but most believed that McGuigan, like none before him, was suited to the task.

McGuigan's victory has already become a boxing legend. This video contains the full unedited 15 rounds.