It was announced on Saturday evening that John Cooney had died a week after his fight at the Ulster Hall
Barry McGuigan has led the tributes following the death of John Cooney. The 28-year-old's death was announced on Saturday in a statement published by his promoter Mark Dunlop, on behalf of the Cooney family and his fiancee, Emmaleen.
“Mr and Mrs Cooney and his fiancee 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. The Galway native was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, where it was discovered that he had suffered "an intracranial haemorrhage" during the defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title against Nathan Howells at the Ulster Hall last Saturday night.
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