Dave McAuley

David Anthony McAuley, MBE (born 15 June 1961, Larne) is a former professional boxer from Northern Ireland who competed from 1983 to 1992.

His two bouts with Fidel Bassa of Colombia were each voted "Fight of the Year",[by whom?]

[citation needed] On 7 June 1989, McAuley defeated Duke McKenzie for the IBF title at Wembley Arena, London.

He successfully defended his title five times, eventually losing it in 1992 to Rodolfo Blanco, whom he had beaten two years previously.

[1] McAuley was unusual for a flyweight in that he was extremely tall, standing at 5'7".