FightHype.com brings you closer to the fighters with this unique series. Go beyond the hype to find out what makes your favorite fighters tick. From musical preferences to most embarrassing moments, you'll get an inside look at their life outside of the ring/cage. So without further ado, get to know former bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough.
NAME: WAYNE MCCULLOUGH
ALIAS: POCKET ROCKET
FORMER WBC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
Favorite movie(s)?
Die Hard
Favorite TV show(s)?
Curb Your Enthusiasm
First car that you owned?
1979 Ford Fiesta
Celebrity crush?
Cindy Crawford. That was an easy one.
Musical preference?
Pop/Rock - Think U2!
First job?
Caretaker of a church in Belfast
Favorite animal?
Boxer Dog
Favorite food/meal?
Lasagna or anything made with chicken
Favorite junk food?
Taco Bell, but I always go for their healthiest choice.
Hobbies/Interests?
Watching UFC. Golf. Running. Cycling.
Childhood hero(es)?
Barry McGuigan
Favorite fight(s)?
Corrales vs. Castillo I
Favorite fighter(s) to watch?
Old-timer Henry Armstrong, Ricky Hatton (for his excitement), Floyd Mayweather (for his skills), Andy Lee and John Duddy
Pre-fight ritual?
I'm not superstitious, but I love to have a slice of cheesecake and a latte.
If you could fight any fighter in time, who would it be?
Henry Armstrong or Orlando Canizales
If you were a superhero, which one would you be?
Superman. Even a bullet can't put him down!
Greatest moment?
In boxing, winning the world title. In live, when my daughter was born.
Most painful moment?
Losing a controversial split decision to Daniel Zaragoza when I moved up in weight to fight for my second world title.
Most embarrassing moment?
I played in a celebrity golf tournament before I'd really learned how to play the game. I was about to tee off at the first hole when, surrounded by media, fans and participants, I hit the ground before I even touched the ball...not once, but twice!!
If you were not a fighter, what would you be doing?
Playing soccer.
Bonus: Name something that most people don't know about you?
I'm a neat freak!!
