Sean O'Grady-the most padded record in boxing history?

[qfellow]

Sean O'Grady fought Jim Watt in the hotbed of Glasgows Kelvin Hall 30 years ago. Watt is still regarded as one of the great British boxers. In the 12th round (of 15) of a great fight O'Grady had Watt serious trouble. Watt headbutted O'Grady, cut him badly and O'Grady was robbed as Watt got a ridiculous TKO.

I remember how gracious O'Grady was in defeat. He (and Watt, in fairness) had resisted turning the contest into an Irish Republican versus Scottish Prodestant match, which is what the promoters were hoping to make it at a difficult time in Irish history.

I guess we figured O'Grady, at 21 or 22 years old, was bound to get a rematch at some stage, but it never happened. I presume Watt did not fancy it. The next we heard O'Grady had retired at 24.

For this fight Sean O'Grady is fondly remembered in these parts for his bravery, skill and sportsmanship.

[Mars_ax]

I don't think O'Grady thought of himself as a world-beater or HOF material. He won a Light-weight championship, retired young after giving boxing his best shot, and went into broadcasting, pretty smart move if you ask me, what's not to like about Sean?

[armin]

Ima go out on a limb and say marble was being sarcastic above

[JazMerkin]

Ima go out on a limb and say marble was being sarcastic above

I dunno, the first two lines seemed pretty unsarcastic. I pray he was, I really do. O'Grady was terrible imo, he was the poster child for what we've seen too many promoters do in the last 20 years.

[Otley]

cough...julio Cesar Chavez.....went 43-0...without really fighting any one.....he went on and did ok


Job Biscuit (Anyone who enters that ring deserves respect)!!!


eh eh!!

[marbleheadmaui]

Ima go out on a limb and say marble was being sarcastic above

I thought the wink sort of signified that, but maybe I'm wrong?

[armin]

Hence I wasn't really going out on a limb...

[Hulk]

Its good to see that some new Saddo members are taking in interest in the legendary record of Sean O'Grady.