Cooney Boxing Death Inquest: Safety Protocols in Spotlight

0:00On March 25th, a preliminary hearing is underway at Belfast Corners Court into the death of 28-year-old boxer John Cooney from Galway. He passed away a week after suffering a brain bleed during a title fight at the Ulster Hall in February 2025. Cooney was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment of the intracranial hemorrhage, but did not survive. The inquest aims to look beyond the fight itself and to broader issues like safety protocols, medical checks, and weight-cutting practices in. Professional boxing. Lawyers representing the family say these elements need close scrutiny to see if they meet modern standards. Cooney's family has shown real strength in pushing for answers without pointing fingers. They believe his extreme weight loss before the bout played a role and highlighted as part of a larger problem seen worldwide in the sport. This case could invoke article two of the European Convention on Human Rights, pressing authorities to ensure strong rules protect fighters in. High-risk activities. Officials will examine if regulations were solid enough or if gaps contributed to the tragedy.

1:05As the full inquest progresses, it holds real promise for reforms that can make boxing safer for everyone involved.