John Cooney
Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 following Belfast fight

Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 following Belfast fight

The Galway native had surgery on his brain a week ago. Irish boxer John Cooney has died a week after his Celtic super-featherweight title fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Cooney was stopped in the ninth round of his fight against Welshman Nathan Howells on February 1 and was taken to hospital, where he […]

1 year ago

John Cooney comes to defence of JJ Hanrahan after kicking criticism

John Cooney comes to defence of JJ Hanrahan after kicking criticism

“I think it’s the first time I’ve ever been up for Munster in a rugby game!” Munster supporters were not the only ones gutted to see JJ Hanrahan and his teammates falling short against Leinster, on Saturday. With Ulster aiming to top Conference A in the Guinness PRO14, their players and fans were hoping for […]

5 years ago

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