Michael Gomez

About

One of the most decorated Irish fighters, he was World Super Featherweight Champion and IBF Inter-Continental Featherweight Champion.

Before Fame

He played soccer for a local North Manchester team before being kicked off the team for fighting on the pitch.

Trivia

He dropped his guard and walked out of the ring, saying he had retired from boxing, in the middle of a fight in 2006.

Family Life

His father accidentally crashed into a light post while rushing Michael's mother to the hospital to give birth.

Associated With

He missed a shot at the Commonwealth Lightweight title by losing to Amir Khan on June 21, 2008.