Kevin McBride facts for kids
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McBride (right) fights Andrew Golota in 2007.
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| Real name | Kevin Martin McBride |
| Nickname(s) | The Clones Collosus |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Reach | 80 in |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 10 May 1973 Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 46 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
Kevin Martin McBride (born May 10, 1973) is a retired Irish professional boxer. He is most famous for his surprising victory over the legendary boxer Mike Tyson.
Before becoming a professional, McBride was an amateur boxer. He was good enough to represent Ireland at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
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Professional Boxing Career
Early Fights and Titles
McBride started his professional career in December 1992. His first fight was a draw. In 1997, he won the All-Ireland Heavyweight Title. A few years later, in 2002, he also won the IBC Americas Heavyweight Title.
McBride, who is from Ireland, later moved to the United States. He lived and trained in Massachusetts, a state with a large Irish-American community.
The Famous Fight Against Mike Tyson
The biggest moment of McBride's career came on June 11, 2005. He fought Mike Tyson, a former world heavyweight champion, in Washington, D.C.
Many people expected Tyson to win easily. However, McBride used his size and strength to wear Tyson down. After the sixth round, Tyson told the referee he could not continue the fight. This gave McBride a victory by "technical knockout."
After the fight, Tyson said his heart was no longer in boxing and announced his retirement. He said, "I'm not going to disrespect the sport anymore by losing to this caliber of fighter." This victory made McBride famous all over the world.
Career After the Tyson Fight
After his famous win, McBride's career had its ups and downs. He won his next fight but then lost three in a row. One of these losses was to Andrew Golota.
After a break of three years, McBride returned to boxing in 2010. He fought a few more times but lost these matches. His final fight was in July 2011 against Mariusz Wach. After this loss, McBride retired from professional boxing.
His nickname, "The Clones Colossus," was a nod to his hometown of Clones. It was also a tribute to another famous Irish boxer, Barry McGuigan, who was called "The Clones Cyclone."
Personal Life
Kevin McBride is married to Danielle Curran. They have two children, a daughter and a son.
Professional Boxing Record
McBride had a total of 46 professional fights. Here is a summary of his career:
| 46 fights | 35 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 29 | 7 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
- Total Fights: 46
- Wins: 35
- Wins by Knockout (KO): 29
- Losses: 10
- Draws: 1
