The boxing world has moved to let folks know simply how particular an individual John Cooney was.
The Galway boxer tragically handed away in Belfast final Saturday, per week after falling unwell publish his Celtic title defence in opposition to Nathan Howels.
As a condolence e-book was opened at Belfast’s Ulster Corridor, these inside the sport have been eager to pay tribute to the much-admired fighter.
“He was only a pretty, candy child. Bold, decided and pushed. To have his life snapped away like that’s simply tragic,” mentioned Barry McGugian.
Mark Dunlop, Cooney’s promoter informed the BBC the Westerner had a “nice character” and “an enormous future” forward of him when tragedy struck.
“As a lot as it’s a harmful sport, the fatalities are uncommon, however they’re there,” Dunlop mentioned.
“Boxing is a harmful sport. Each fighter is aware of the risks however like all the pieces nobody thinks it’s going to return to their door,” he added. “It enhances extra lives than it destroys or takes.
“One among John’s sayings was ‘tomorrow is just not promised’ and he definitely lived for the day, so he deserves this consideration.”
Fellow Galway boxer Kieran Molloy was massive in his reward for Cooney.
“He was on the verge of some very massive fights. He has an enormous future forward of him and he was a really proud Galway man,” Molloy informed RTÉ.
Whereas Conemara man Thomas O’Toole made positive Cooney was remembered and recognised earlier than his massive Boston win within the early hours of Sunday morning [Irish time].
Others related to the game have additionally made positive to move on their condolences and keep in mind Cooney in a constructive mild.
