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First preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into boxer death

First preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into boxer death

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

John Cooney, 28, from Galway, died following a professional fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast last year.

Boxer’s family ‘hope inquest will bring change to the sport’

Boxer’s family ‘hope inquest will bring change to the sport’

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

John Cooney, 28, died after being injured in a clash in 2025.

Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

The 28-year-old from Galway died a week after losing to Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.

Boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The Galway fighter was taken to intensive care following his defeat to Nathan Howells last Saturday.