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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. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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