Barry McGuigan, known as the 'Clones Cyclone,' stood at exactly 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm), a height that perfectly suited his explosive featherweight boxing style, allowing for rapid movement and devastating power in the ring.
Despite his compact stature, McGuigan became a former professional boxing world champion, capturing the WBA featherweight title and earning an MBE for his contributions to the sport. Now a prominent Irish boxing promoter, his legendary career highlights how his precise 166.4 cm frame fueled one of boxing's most dynamic eras.