The death of a famous boxer after a fight. The world of sport is in mourning
Tragic news from the world of boxing. John Cooney, a well -known Irish boxer, died. At the beginning of February, the player lost the fight after which he was hospitalized.
John Cooney was undefeated in professional rings before his last, as it was to turn out, a tragic duel. The Irishman faced Nathan Howells, holding the balance of eleven wins, including three resolved ahead of time. This time, Cooney lost through a technical knockout.
John Cooney is dead. Tragic news from the world of martial arts
The duel’s stake was the belt of the BBBOFC Celtic Organization in lightweight Junior. In the 9th round, Cooney fell on the boards after many strong blows on the part of the opponent. Nathan Howells finally won through a technical knockout.
Cooney quickly hit the hands of medical services, still during the gala, actually just after the duel. Finally, the decision was made to transport the boxer to one of the hospitals in Belfast. Hemorrhage was to take place there.
The boxer was put into a state of pharmacological coma. Unfortunately. As a result of too much injuries during the aforementioned fight, the doctors failed to save the life of a talented player from Ireland.
“We are sorry to admit that John Cooney died at the age of 28. Cooney underwent surgery to reduce the pressure in the brain after the defeat in Ulster Hall last Saturday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, “Boxing News wrote, informing about the death of a boxer.
There are plenty of entries in social media, in a way that bother the known figure in the world of boxing. Fans, journalists, experts – they can’t believe what happened.
Information about Cooney’s death was passed late in the evening on Saturday (i.e. February 8). To his memory, the bell sounded during a weekend gala in Manchester.
John Cooney was 28 years old.
