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First preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into boxer death

John Cooney, 28, from Galway, died following a professional fight at the Ulster Hall in Belfast last year.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

British Boxing Great Joe Bugner Dies At 75 Amid Cancer Battle

British heavyweight legend Joe Bugner has died aged 75. Tributes pour in as fans recall his battles with Ali and Frazier amid cancer struggles.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1, 2025

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn gloves row explained as tempers boil over between teams

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith and Eubank Jr advisor Mazhar Majeed almost came to blows during angry pre-fight showdown over Benn’s gloves

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Conor Benn was charged with alleged clomifene use in April, Ukad confirms

Conor Benn could face a two-year ban after being charged by UK Anti-Doping, but dismissed the development as ‘another attempt to create a headline’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

Conor Benn charged by UKAD over failed drugs tests as provisional suspension confirmed

Benn could face a suspension from boxing of up to two years if found guilty

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

Conor Benn responds after being 'suspended' over failed drugs tests

Conor Benn failed two drug tests before his ill-fated fight against Chris Eubank Jr last October and the Brit has now responded to reports of being suspended by UK Anti-Doping

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Conor Benn refuses to comment on claims he has been ‘provisionally suspended’

The 26-year-old failed two voluntary drugs tests.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Boxers Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr fined after controversial press conference

Both the boxers were fined and have 28 days to pay

Liverpool Echo · Apr 18, 2023

Susan Egelstaff: Historic Fife event shows women’s boxing is finally packing a punch

It is easy to forget just how recently women’s boxing was not merely disparaged within the UK, but illegal.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

Liverpool's Natasha Jonas makes history with British Boxer of the Year award

Natasha Jonas is the first woman to win BBBoC British Boxer of the Year at any weight.

Liverpool Echo · Mar 12, 2023