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John Cooney’s tragic death leaves behind a sport struggling with its own mortality
When a boxer dies due to injuries suffered in the ring, the sport does not stop. The atmosphere around it, however, shifts ...
Irish Examiner on MSN7h
Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout
An Irish tricolour was draped over the coffin along with a picture of the boxer, while floral tributes were left around the ...
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Western Wayne senior Olivia Ford powers her way to Silver Gloves national championship
The 17-year-old fighter traveled with trainer/coach Shawn McFadden to Independence (MO). There she went undefeated en route ...
Natasha Jonas embracing Lauren Price underdog tag as Katie Taylor rematch message sent
Natasha Jonas has vowed to upset the apple cart when she faces Lauren Price - as she also reiterated her desire to face Katie ...
Irish Independent on MSN6h
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 ...
John Cooney’s heartbroken fiancee fights through tears as she sings hymn at his Valentine’s Day funeral
JOHN Cooney’s heartbroken fiancée Emmaleen summoned the strength to sing a moving hymn in his honour at his funeral. The ...
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Mourners say farewell to boxing icon at funeral of Gerry Storey Jnr
Gerry Jnr turned professional after boxing at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, and had previously been a multiple Irish and Ulster champion. There, he was “instrumental” in developing the club and ...