The athlete died a week after having stayed in intensive care due to intracranial hemorrhage suffered during a fight for the Celta Superpluma title against Nathan Howells.
He Norirlandés Boxer John Cooney28 years, He died a week after being in intensive care due to intracranial hemorrhage suffered during a fight for the title Celta Superpluma before Nathan Howells In Belfast. Cooney had undergone surgery after combat, which was arrested in the ninth assault.
Mourning in the world of boxing: the young boxer John Cooney died
His death was announced by his promoter, Mark Dunlopin a statement that expressed the pain of his family and his fiancee.
“After a week fighting for his life, John Cooney has died unfortunately”the writing requires. And he adds: “He was a very dear child, brother and boyfriend and will lead us a lifetime to forget how special it was. Rest in peace John ‘The Kid’ Cooney. ”
“Mr. and Mrs. Cooney and her fiancee Emmalen wish to thank the staff of the Real Victoria de Belfast hospital who has worked tirelessly to save John’s life and all those who have sent messages of support and sentences,” the statement completed.
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Cooneywho won the Celtic title in November 2023, had returned to the ring in October 2024 after an injury in his hand.
His tragic department left their loved ones already the Boxing Community, being remembered as a lovely young man and loved by all.
“He was simply a lovely boy,” the World Boxeo McGuigan boxing champion A BBC Radio 5 Live. “This is something shocking, sad and heartbreaking.”
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