Irish boxing star John Cooney is fighting for his life after suffering a brain haemorrhage following a fight last Saturday. Conor McGregor has donated £20,000 to a GoFundMe campaign set up to support Cooney's recovery.
Conor McGregor has made a generous £20,000 donation to a fundraiser for Irish boxer John Cooney , who is battling for his life after suffering a brain haemorrhage . Cooney, a 28-year-old from Galway, was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast following emergency brain surgery after losing his Celtic super-featherweight belt against Welshman Nathan Howells in a fight at Ulster Hall last Saturday night.
A technical knockout led to Cooney's defeat, and he was assessed by the British Boxing Board of Control's on-site medical team before being transported to the hospital. There, doctors discovered the boxer had an intracranial haemorrhage and immediately performed surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain. Cooney remains in the intensive care unit under the care of the ICU team, according to a statement from his management team. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for Cooney's family to assist with his recovery. The campaign initially aimed to raise £70,000, and at the time of writing, it has surpassed £38,000, thanks in part to McGregor's substantial contribution. The UFC star expressed his support for Cooney on social media, writing, 'Keeping Irish boxer and Galway native John Cooney in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.' The GoFundMe page shared a heartfelt message about Cooney's condition, acknowledging the gravity of the situation and emphasizing that any donation, big or small, would make a difference in his recovery journey.Boxing promoter Mark Dunlop provided an emotional update on The Nolan Show on Radio Ulster, revealing that Cooney is facing a critical 24-hour period. He explained that Cooney had a brain bleed and underwent surgery to alleviate the pressure caused by swelling. Dunlop confirmed that Cooney is in intensive care at the Royal Victoria Hospital and that medical professionals have stated the next 24 hours are crucial. Despite the seriousness of Cooney's condition, Dunlop offered a glimmer of hope, emphasizing Cooney's fitness and resilience. He concluded by saying, 'He was in the shape of his life. He's a fit young man and it's in God's hands at this point in time.
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