Boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 after suffering bleed to brain during match

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John Cooney has died at the age of 28 after suffering a bleed to the brain during a boxing match.The tragic death of the super-featherweight boxer was confirmed by his manager on Saturday.

He was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, where it was confirmed he suffered the medical episode during the defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title against Nathan Howells at the Ulster Hall last Saturday night.Belfast Live reports that Mr Cooney underwent immediate surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain but remained in a critical condition during the past week.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. His manager, Mark Dunlop, said in a statement: "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.