The boxing community is mourning the tragic loss of Irish boxer John Cooney, who has died at the age of 28 following a brain injury sustained during a recent championship fight in Belfast. Cooney was hospitalized after his super-featherweight title bout and underwent emergency brain surgery, but sadly passed away a week later. His family expressed their utmost gratitude for the support from the community, while tributes have poured in from fellow boxers and organizations such as the WBC, highlighting the devastation felt across the sport. The circumstances of his passing, which followed a stoppage loss in the ring, have sparked conversations about the risks involved in boxing and the importance of player safety.