Overview
- His death on New Year’s Day has been confirmed, with no medical cause disclosed by officials or family.
- He came from a renowned Belfast boxing lineage, with a grandfather celebrated as a trainer and a father who is a former amateur and professional referee.
- As an amateur he won his first title in 2012, took the Ulster Elite heavyweight crown in 2019, and represented Ulster and Ireland in international bouts that year.
- He turned professional in 2020 and won both of his fights, defeating Anthony Woolery and Ben Thomas.
- Condolences were issued by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, trainer Jonathan O’Brien, and two-division world champion Carl Frampton.