Meet Feargal McCrory - the Tyrone boxer who spars with Hollywood movie stars in New York while chasing a world title.
Like many boxers, McCrory's professional career had taken him around various venues in the United Kingdom and Ireland, just waiting for his big break.
The 31-year-old was trying to sort refunds for his supporters when he got in touch with his airline and was told: "If you don't get on the flight on Tuesday we don't know when you'll be getting home.""I remember walking around New York trying to get my daughter a present to take home and it was something out of the film 'I am Legend'," McCrory said.
In the madness of Manhattan, McCrory is as active a boxer as he has ever been. Since switching his career stateside he is undefeated in six bouts. "I love fighting. This is for my kids and this is to help set them up in life. That is my motivation and they keep me going."Lamont Roach celebrates after beating Hector Garcia on a split decision to win the WBA super featherweight championship in Las Vegas in NovemberHis career has been on an upward trajectory and he will face Lamont Roach for the WBA world super featherweight title in Washington DC on Saturday.
When asked what it would mean to bring the belt back to 'Little Ireland' and Tyrone, McCrory simply said: "Everything."
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