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John McCormack - A Life in Boxing

John McCormack grew up in Dublin’s inner city centre as the son of famous boxer Spike McCormack. From a large family, fighting was in his blood – but he only really discovered it when standing up to a bully at the Artane Industrial School, where he spent many of his teenage years. From there he moved to England and into the professional boxing scene, ultimately going on to fight for – and win – the British light-heavyweight title. His brother, Pat, did likewise. After hanging up his gloves, John moved into coaching and found his way to St Saviours, where he guided the likes of Steve Collins…

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