Followers could have heard the unhappy and tragic information of Irish fighter John Cooney’s dying. The super-featherweight, aged simply 28, handed away yesterday, this per week after his ill-fated battle with Nathan Howells. Cooney suffered an “intracranial haemorrhage” throughout the battle that noticed him try and defend his Celtic title. Cooney was taken to hospital and was admitted to intensive care. Sadly, after a week-long battle for his life, Cooney handed away.
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Tributes have been pouring in because the terrible information broke, and as soon as once more we’re all starkly reminded how very, very harmful the game of boxing actually is. We all know how a lot all fighters lay on the road every time they set foot into the ring and the way courageous they must be so as to take action.
MHD Promotions launched the next assertion:
“It’s with full devastation that we’ve got to announce that after per week of battling for his life John Cooney has sadly handed away.”
At present, there’s a Go Fund Me web page arrange, the place folks can donate to assist John’s household right now.
Individuals from all around the sport have despatched of their tributes and ideas throughout this time. Matchroom launched the next assertion:
“We’re deeply saddened to study the passing of John Cooney.”
Often known as “The Child” throughout his ring profession, Cooney was 11-0(3) going into his battle with Howells, and loads of folks felt fairly strongly that the southpaw from Belfast would go all the best way to the highest. Our condolences exit to John’s household and associates at this unhappy time.
We’re a bit over a month into the brand new yr, and tragically it was John Cooney who was destined to turn into the primary ring casualty of 2025. Once more, by no means, ever overlook how amazingly courageous and brave all fighters are. How courageous and brave they must be with a view to do what they do.
