David Anthony McAuley, MBE (born 15 June 1961, Larne) is a former professional boxer from Northern Ireland who competed from 1983 to 1992. He held the IBF flyweight title from 1989 to 1992 and challenged twice for the WBA flyweight title, in 1987 and 1988. At regional level, he held the British flyweight title in 1986.
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Dave McAuley | |
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Real name | David Anthony McAuley |
Nickname(s) | Dave 'Boy' McAuley |
Weight(s) | Flyweight |
Born | (1961-06-15) 15 June 1961 (age 61) Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 23 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 0 |
McAuley fought under the name Dave "Boy" McAuley and was one of the last Irish boxers to fight for a world title over 15 rounds. His two bouts with Fidel Bassa of Colombia were each voted "Fight of the Year",[by whom?] in 1986 and 1987 respectively.[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".
23 fights | 18 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 8 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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23 | Loss | 18–3–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 11 Jun 1992 | ![]() |
Lost IBF flyweight title |
22 | Win | 18–2–2 | ![]() |
KO | 10 (12) | 7 Sep 1991 | ![]() |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
21 | Win | 17–2–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 11 May 1991 | ![]() |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
20 | Win | 16–2–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 15 Sep 1990 | ![]() |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
19 | Win | 15–2–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 17 Mar 1990 | ![]() |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
18 | Win | 14–2–2 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 8 Nov 1989 | ![]() |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
17 | Win | 13–2–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 7 Jun 1989 | ![]() |
Won IBF flyweight title |
16 | Loss | 12–2–2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 26 Mar 1988 | ![]() |
For WBA flyweight title |
15 | Win | 12–1–2 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 7 Dec 1987 | ![]() |
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14 | Loss | 11–1–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 13 (15) | 25 Apr 1987 | ![]() |
For WBA flyweight title |
13 | Win | 11–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (12) | 20 Oct 1986 | ![]() |
Won vacant British flyweight title |
12 | Win | 10–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8) | 22 Apr 1986 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 9–0–2 | ![]() |
DQ | 6 (8) | 15 Feb 1986 | ![]() |
Smart disqualified for intentional low blows |
10 | Win | 8–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (10) | 8 Jun 1985 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 7–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8) | 3 Feb 1985 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 6–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6) | 19 Dec 1984 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 5–0–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (8) | 13 Nov 1984 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 4–0–2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 13 Oct 1984 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 3–0–2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 17 Sep 1984 | Corn Exchange, Brighton, England | |
4 | Draw | 2–0–2 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 27 Feb 1984 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 2–0–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 25 Jan 1984 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 1–0–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | 16 Nov 1983 | ![]() |
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1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 5 Oct 1983 | ![]() |
Preceded by | IBF Flyweight Champion 7 June 1989 – 11 June 1992 |
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