John Cooney: Irish boxer dies after suffering brain injury in Celtic super-featherweight title fight | Boxing News

Irish boxer John Cooney has tragically passed away at 28, a week after his Celtic super-featherweight title fight in Belfast where he was stopped in the ninth round and underwent surgery for a brain bleed. His promotors confirmed his death on social media, expressing gratitude for the hospital staff’s efforts and remembering him as a beloved son, brother, and partner. Cooney had won the title in 2023 and had a successful career in boxing before his untimely passing, with the boxing community paying tribute to his legacy.

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