win back his IBF belt, losing over 12 rounds to reigning champion Alfred Cole. The fight was to prove his last as a professional as McCrory retired from the sport with a record of won 30, lost 8, drawn 1. Post-boxing career Since retirement, McCrory has become a television commentator and occasional actor, employed by Sky Television as the long time sidekick of Ian Darke. He has also made occasional appearances as an actor on television and on stage. McCrory gained a professional trainers license and opened a gym in the Newbiggin area. Wider ambitions for the gym included McCrory's wish for it to be used as a possible training camp for the Team GB boxers before the 2012 Summer Olympics. Professional boxing record References External links 1964 births Living people People from Annfield Plain Sportspeople from County Durham English male boxers Cruiserweight boxers Heavyweight boxers International Boxing Federation champions British Boxing Board of Control champions Commonwealth Boxing Council champions