Galway boxer dies in hospital a week on from fight

February 9, 2025 | 9:45 am

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Irish boxer John Cooney has died a week after a fight in Belfast.

The 28-year-old Galway native had an operation for a bleed on the brain last week, after being stopped in the ninth round of his bout against Welshman Nathan Howells.

Cooney’s promotors MHD Promotions announced the news in a statement on social media last night, with a message of thanks from his family, to all those who had sent messages of support.

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