Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after Belfast title bout
The family of boxer John Cooney, who died following a title fight in Belfast, have described him as their “champion”, who was full of energy, laughter and love. The 28-year-old from Galway, died a week after suffering an injury in the clash in defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title at the Ulster Hall in the city.
John Cooney's family 'devastated' at loss of boxer
The family of the boxer who died a week after a title fight in Belfast has said they are "just devastated". Irish boxer John Cooney, 28, suffered an intracranial haemorrhage and had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall. His death was announced on Saturday.
Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 after sustaining brain injury in title fight
Irish boxer John Cooney has died at the age of 28 from brain injuries sustained in a fight, his promoter announced on Saturday.
Funeral of Galway boxer John Cooney who died following Belfast bout hears: ‘He was looking forward to starting a family’
The funeral of Galway boxer, John Cooney, who died tragically a week after suffering a brain injury in a title-defence fight in Belfast, heard he was “looking forward to settling down and starting a family with his soulmate”.
Irish boxer John Cooney, 28, tragically dies after stoppage loss in championship fight
Irish boxer John Cooney, 28, has tragically died following his ninth-round stoppage loss in Belfast on Feb. 1.
‘Complete devastation’ as boxer John Cooney dies week after Ulster Hall fight left him hospitalised
The boxing community has been left “completely devastated” after John Cooney lost his battle for life. The 28-year-old was left in a critical condition after getting injured during last weekend’s bout at the Ulster Hall.
John Cooney: Barry McGuigan leads the tributes following death of Irish boxer
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.
Irish Boxer John Cooney Dead at 28 Less Than 1 Week After Suffering Brain Injury From Fight
Irish boxer John Cooney has died after sustaining serious injuries in a fight. He was 28.
Boxer John Cooney, 28, Dies a Week After Sustaining Brain Injury in Championship Fight
"It will take us all a lifetime to forget how special he was," read a statement announcing the athlete's death
John Cooney funeral details as his family send message to his devastated opponent
John Cooney will be laid to rest in his native Co Galway on Friday following his tragic death. The 28-year-old died over the weekend, one week after he was taken to hospital following a fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.
Irish Boxer John Cooney Dies After Belfast Fight
John Cooney Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney, 28, has tragically passed away after suffering a brain injury during his fight against Welshman Nathan Howells at Belfast’s Ulster Hall.The bout,
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Family of tragic boxer John Cooney ‘very touched’ by Belfast support: ‘We loved him, we’re devastated’
The family of John Cooney, the boxer who died from an injury one week after a bout in Ulster Hall, said they were “very touched” by the support they received here. Mr Cooney’s family spoke ...
John Cooney: Belfast-based boxer in intensive care after suffering brain injury in defeat to Nathan Howells
John Cooney was stopped in the ninth round of his Celtic super-featherweight title defence against Nathan Howells in Belfast ...
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Boxer John Cooney dies a week after Celtic super-featherweight title defeat
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Boxer John Cooney listens during a news conference, Nov. 23, ...