- Boxer John Cooney died after undergoing brain injury in a fight last weekend
- His opponent Nathan Howells went to social networks to pay tribute to 28 years old
The Irish superpame Irish boxer John Cooney died after having undergone a brain injury in his confrontation with Nathan Howells last weekend.
Cooney was arrested in the ninth round of the fight, which was the first defense of its Celtic superpum weight title, and suffered an intracranial hemorrhage.
After being assisted by the Ulster Hall Cooney medical staff was then emergency to the Royal Victoria Hall Hospital in Belfast.
“It is with a complete devastation that we must announce that after a week of struggle for his life, John Cooney unfortunately died,” said MHD promotions on behalf of the Cooney family.
“M. And Mrs. Cooney and her fiancée Emmaleen would like to thank the staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast who worked tirelessly to save the life of John and for all those who sent messages of support and prayers.
“He was a very appreciated son, a brother and a partner and we will need everyone to forget how special he was. Rip John ‘The Kid’ Cooney. ‘
Irish boxer John Cooney died after undergoing an intracranial hemorrhage after a fight for the title last weekend
After tributes to news, from all over the world of boxing for the super featherweight
Cooney has raised a record of 11 victories and a defeat with three Knockouts during his career
After the death of 28 years, tributes spilled on social networks.
Howlls wrote on Instagram: “I just did the news that the worst happened and unfortunately, John died of thoughts with his family and his friends sorry for your loss.”
A Declaration of MatchRoom Boxing was seen: “We are deeply saddened to learn the death of John Cooney.
“Our thoughts go to family, friends, @markhdunlop and the whole team for the moment.
A ten-beautiful toll took place at the Manchester Live Arena co-op during the Derek Chisora clash hemport with Otto Wallin on Saturday to pay tribute to Cooney and the Bar Carrier Jimmy Gill, deceased last month .
Cooney won the title with Victory against Liam Gaynor in Dublin in November 2023, but spent a year off the ring with an injury in hand before returning with a victory on Tampela Maharusi in October.
A gofundme set up to support his family has raised more than £ 46,000, including a donation of £ 20,000 from the UFC star, Conor McGregor.
