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Irish Boxer John Cooney Dies at 28 Following Emergency Brain Surgery After Belfast Title Fight as Tributes Pour In
Tragic Death of Boxer John Cooney Sparks Tributes and Safety Concerns By Adrian Bishop Published: February 8, 2025 | Updated: February 9, 2025 Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney, 28, has died following a brain injury sustained during his Celtic title defense against Nathan Howells in Belfast last weekend. The bout, held at Ulster Hall, ended […]