Joe Egan is a highly sought after boxing speaker who has also featured in Hollywood films. Nicknamed 'Big Joe Egan' he has fought some of the biggest names in boxing history, such as British legend Lennox Lewis. Egan describes beating the then World Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon as the biggest achievement in his life, Egan was quoted saying "It was the best win of my career. I beat him on points in his hometown of Atlanta.". Egan possesses a great character with a charming persona, he has fantastic insights into the boxing world but also provides a world of knowledge, this makes him one of the most desirable characters on the after dinner speaker circuit.
His boxing career began at an early age and Egan was soon making an impression. After racing through to senior level, Egan moved over to the United States at just 17 years of age. Egan's talents were recognised by boxing powerhouse Floyd Patterson and he asked Egan to stay in the country to become the sparring partner for the up and coming heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson. The pair sparred, trained and lived with one another for two years and became lifelong friends, Tyson eventually went on to be one of the greatest boxers in history.
By just 24 years of age, Egan had won over 80 fights and had an astonishing total of seven Irish titles to his name. He took three times Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis the distance and earned the utmost respect from one of boxing's biggest legends. Egan eventually turned pro in 1990 and won his first two fights, his career was cut short after a serious road injury. He returned in 2004, aged 38 for one last fight, Egan won by technical knockout.
The proclaimed 'toughest white man on the planet' has overcome some of life's biggest obstacles and often discusses dealing with setbacks during his time as an after dinner speaker. As well as fighting some of the most famous boxing names in the history of the sport, Egan has also featured in a number of films, including Hollywood Blockbuster Sherlock Holmes. His life experiences make for truly compelling speeches and Egan captivates his audiences wherever he goes. He often discusses teamwork, being under the spotlight and peak performance.
How to hire Joe Egan
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Joe Egan for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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See what feedback Joe received for the events in which he appeared at, below:
"Joe could not have been more accommodating, he was willing and able to entertain all, at no point was any request too much trouble. In short he was the life and soul of the event, a most captivating speaker and one hell of a nice guy to boot. If anyone was considering booking a celebrity for their event I could not speak higher of or recommend any more enthusiastically Joe Egan!" – Jonathan, Spalding Round Table
