Following the tragic death of boxer John Cooney, his family thanks the people of Belfast and the boxing community for their support. John Cooney passed away after sustaining injuries during a fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. The family expresses their deep gratitude for the kindness and condolences received.
John Cooney 's family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the people of Belfast and the wider boxing community for their unwavering support following the tragic death of the boxer. The Galway native's passing was announced in a statement on Saturday, a week after he was hospitalized due to injuries sustained during a fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast .
In a statement released by promoter Mark Dunlop on Sunday, Cooney's family conveyed their profound appreciation for the kindness shown to them during this difficult time. The statement, read on behalf of John Cooney's immediate family, parents Hughie and Tina, brothers Conor and Aaron, fiancée Emmaleen, and extended family, emphasized their overwhelming gratitude for the support received.They particularly thanked the Europa Hotel for their exceptional hospitality and the dedicated staff at the Intensive Care Unit at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital for their tireless care. The family found solace in knowing that John's untimely death would contribute to saving the lives of others through organ donation. As a gesture of remembrance, the Ulster Hall on Bedford Street will be open from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday, February 10th, inviting the public and local boxing community to leave messages in a book of condolences
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