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Micky Ward Says Good-Bye

By Tom Houser, Contributor
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Micky Ward at his retirement party.

On Thursday, August 14th, a massive power blackout paralyzed much of the Northeast. But that didn't keep hundreds of well-wishers from gathering at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino in Connecticut, the following night to pay their respects to "Irish" Micky Ward. American culture is geared toward superstars and blockbusters. Ward is an anomaly: a gritty club fighter from Lowell, … [Read more...] about Micky Ward Says Good-Bye

Micky Ward’s Last Fight

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Arturo Gatti & Micky Ward.

Irish Mickey goes one more round. ℘℘℘ Micky Ward fought a great fight against his longtime boxing rival Arturo Gatti on June 7. Known ringside as "Irish" and "Thunder," the two fought their third and final match before a sellout crowd in Atlantic city. Ward lost in a unanimous decision, but managed to knock Gatti down in round 6 and nearly got him down in round 9. But Gatti … [Read more...] about Micky Ward’s Last Fight

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