Loftus Road in London: Eusebio Pedroza from Panama has been featherweight champion for seven years. But over the course of fifteen rounds, Barry McGuigan beats him on points to take the title.

Jimmy Magee and Reg Gutteridge are covering the fight for RTÉ Radio. At the end of the fight, Magee climbs into the ring to secure an interview with the new featherweight champion of the world.

This programme was broadcast on 8 June, 1985.

The accompanying image shows Barry McGuigan and Eusebio Pedroza.

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