Tributes have been paid to boxing stalwart Pat McCrory, who has sadly passed away.
Mr McCrory was a key figure in local boxing for a number of years and had a long-standing love affair with the sport.
In 1970 he started Elmfield BC – which would become Glengormley - just yards from his home.
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Mr McCrory also progressed from secretary to president of the County Antrim Board before eventually taking on the top job at the Ulster Council.
He played a part at Olympics in Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney and Beijing, as well as several Commonwealth Games.
At the 1978 Games in Edmonton Mr McCrory was in Barry McGuigan’s corner as he won gold.
The following year he was awarded an MBE for services to boxing before going on to become an international class referee and, later, secretary of AIBA referees/judges commission.
Mr McCrory was also a leading figure in bringing the World Amateur Boxing Championships to the Odyssey Arena in 2001.
A tribute on the County Antrim Boxing IABA Facebook page read: "County Antrim Boxing sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of boxing stalwart Pat McCrory.
"Pat served as president and secretary of the County Antrim Board, president and secretary of the Ulster Boxing Council and Secretary of the World R&J committee.
"Pat was a leading figure in bringing the 2001 World Senior/Elite Boxing Championships to Belfast.
"Pat will be missed by all involved in the Sport. He was also until recently heavily involved in Glengormley BC and still attending championships."
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