Buddy McGirt
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James "Buddy" McGirt (born January 17, 1964) is a boxing trainer and former boxer. He was born in Brentwood, New York.
In 1988, McGirt defeated Frankie Warren, avenging his only defeat, to win the IBF world junior welterweight title. In his second defense, he lost the title to Meldrick Taylor. Three years later, he upset Simon Brown to win the WBC world welterweight title.
McGirt lost the title to Pernell Whitaker in 1993. The following year, he again lost to Whitaker in an attempt to regain the title. In 1997, McGirt retired with a record of 73-6-1 (48 KOs).
After his great career as a boxer ended, he became a trainer. McGirt, considered to be one of the best trainers in the world, trains many good fighters, including Arturo Gatti, Antonio Tarver, Timo Hoffmann, Mads Larsen and James McGirt Jr.. He won the Boxing Writers' Association of America Trainer of the Year Award for 2002.
McGirt had a difficult 2005 and 2006 however, as many of his high-profile fights ended up in defeats for his fighters, including Lamon Brewster (WBO championship), Antonio Tarver (Light Heavyweight championship) and Arturo Gatti (WBC Light Welterweight championship).
His son, James McGirt Jr., is also a professional boxer.
| Preceded by Terry Marsh retires |
IBF Light Welterweight Champion 14 February 1988 – 3 September 1988 |
Succeeded by Meldrick Taylor |
| Preceded by Simon Brown |
WBC Welterweight Champion 29 November 1991– 6 March 1993 |
Succeeded by Pernell Whitaker |
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