Early Professional Career
McIntyre's first fight as a professional boxer was in November 1998, at the Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, when he beat fellow debutant Ray Wood with a fourth round knockout. He would become used to fighting in the city as for his next twelve fights he competed only there. Of these fights 10 had been victories with only two defeats. McIntyre's 13th fight him saw him take his first substantial step up in class when he defeated former British and Commonwealth title challenger Michael Smyth on points over six rounds. The fight of course took place once again in Glasgow.
Three more fights and three more wins later McIntyre fought for his first title belt in April 2002 against Craig Lynch at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow. On the line was the vacant BBBofC Scottish Area welterweight title with McIntyre winning the title with a ten round point decision. The result had elevated McIntyre to a decent record of 15-2.
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