BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Match officials lead the team out prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on February 08, 2025 in Brighton, England.
BOXER John Cooney has died after suffering a brain injury during the first defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title fight.
On arrival at the RVH it was discovered that Cooney had suffered an intracranial haemorrhage per a statement released by promoter Mark Dunlop on Monday afternoon.MHD Promotions issued a statement to confirm the devastating news on behalf of Cooney's heartbroken family. "Mr and Mrs Cooney and his fiancée Emmaleen would like to thank the staff at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital who have worked tirelessly to save John's life and for everyone who has sent messages of support and prayers.
“I am deeply saddened, I can’t begin to think of the hurt his poor fiancée and family are going through.. I pray they find the strength.”
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