EPISODE · Feb 5, 2023 · 1H 25M
The Global Gael - From The Shankhill To The Las Vegas Strip - Wayne McCullough
from Our Man In Stockholm · host Philip O'Connor
Boxer Wayne "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough went from growing up on Belfast's Shankhill Road to carrying the tricolour for Ireland at the 1988 Olympics, and winning a silver medal four years. Widely acknowledged as being one of Ireland's most skilful and durable fighters, he moved to Las Vegas almost 30 years ago and has been there ever since, first becoming a world champ in the pro ranks before going on to forge a successful career as a boxing trainer. He joins me to talk about boxing, identity and what it takes to be the best in the world.
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Boxer Wayne "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough went from growing up on Belfast's Shankhill Road to carrying the tricolour for Ireland at the 1988 Olympics, and winning a silver medal four years. Widely acknowledged as being one of Ireland's most skilful and durable fighters, he moved to Las Vegas almost 30 years ago and has been there ever since, first becoming a world champ in the pro ranks before going on to forge a successful career as a boxing trainer. He joins me to talk about boxing, identity and what it takes to be the best in the world.
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