Age, Biography and Wiki
Francie Barrett was born on 7 February, 1979 in Galway, Ireland, is an Irish boxer. Discover Francie Barrett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
7 February, 1979 |
| Birthday |
7 February |
| Birthplace |
Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 45 years old group.
Francie Barrett Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Francie Barrett height is 173 cm and Weight light middleweight.
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| Height |
173 cm |
| Weight |
light middleweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Francie Barrett's Wife?
His wife is Kathleen Barrett
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kathleen Barrett |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Francie Barrett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Francie Barrett worth at the age of 45 years old? Francie Barrett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Francie Barrett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Francie Barrett Social Network
Timeline
Francis Barrett (born 7 February 1977), commonly known as Francie Barrett, is a retired Irish professional boxer, who represented Ireland at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was introduced to boxing by trainer, mentor and former boxer Chick Gillen.
Barrett had in excess of 250 bouts as an amateur fighter and represented Ireland internationally.
The highlight of Barrett's career came when he was the youngest member of the Irish team at the 1996 Olympic Games and carried the Irish flag during the opening ceremony.
During the Olympics, Barrett competed in the light welterweight division.
For this, he gained global media attention and became a national hero.
It followed Barrett for three years and showed him overcoming discrimination as he progressed up the amateur boxing ranks to eventually carry the Irish flag and box for Ireland at the age of 19 during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Francie is so famous around Galway that current Galway United player Franceley Lomboto was named after him.
United fans are known to sing "All hail the Prince of hillside" when Lomboto scores
He won Irish titles at both junior and senior level and also won the British welterweight title in 1997, beating Tony Sesay and Michael Jennings on his way to winning the title.
In March 1999, Barrett was ejected from a Galway nightclub due to his Irish Traveller heritage.
At an earlier date, Barrett and his wife, Kathleen, were denied entry to a Salthill nightclub called Liquid.
Barrett filed a lawsuit for the ejection.
The documentary, Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story, won the Audience Prize at the 1999 New York Irish Film Festival.
Barrett turned professional in August 2000 and fought at light welterweight, out of Wembley, London.
Barrett won the British Southern Area Title and in June 2004 won the European (EU) Title.
