John Cooney Last Video | Irish boxer John Cooney dies after suffering brain injury in Belfast fight
Irish boxer John Cooney dies a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells in Belfast
Such a tragedy to loose this fine young boxer
JohnCooney RIP who died after suffering a subdural hematoma following his Celtic Title Fight in Belfast last week. I send my family and my deepest sympathies to John’s fiancée Emmaleen and his parents and his family RIP
“It is with complete devastation that we have to announce that after a week of battling for his life John Cooney has sadly passed away,” MHD Promotions said on behalf of the Cooney family.
🖤 RIP John Cooney 🖤
Terrible news of John’s passing after his bout in Belfast. A true warrior & gentleman.
He was so proud in this photo in Dublin after winning his first title.
We’ll never forget you, Champ. Sending love to his family & friends#RIPJohnCooney #ChampForever pic.twitter.com/0PTcNGBcty
— David Diamante (@daviddiamante) February 8, 2025
John Cooney Last Video
“Mr and Mrs Cooney and his fiancee Emmaleen would like to thank the staff at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital who have worked tirelessly to save John’s life and for everyone who has sent messages of support and prayers.
Sad news to bring you tonight.
John Cooney has died after his defeat by Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday.
The Irish boxer underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall. pic.twitter.com/8xl2XLh4W7
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) February 8, 2025
“He was a much-loved son, brother and partner and it will take us all a lifetime to forget how special he was. RIP John ‘The Kid’ Cooney.”
The Irish boxer underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall.
John Cooney (born 1 May 1990) is an Irish rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Irish provincial side Ulster in the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Champions Cup, having previously played for Leinster and Connacht, and has eleven caps for Ireland. Since joining Ulster in 2017, he has been nominated for EPCR European Player of the Year once, been named in the Pro14 Dream Team four times, and been Ulster’s player of the year twice.
Rest-In Peace 🕊️ John Cooney#Boxing is an amazingly BRUTAL sport. Fans always take for granted the dangers these fighters face in the ring.
A fighter shouldn’t be taking 20+ punches to the face with no counters. His team & ref needed to do better. #CooneyHowells pic.twitter.com/FO44s8Erlb
— 🐱Cat_Boxing🥊Death2Project25’💀 (@CatACor21) February 8, 2025