Boxing promoter Frank Maloney broke down in tears as he said he had no idea why Irish Olympic medallist Darren Sutherland would have been frightened of him.

A coroner has returned an open verdict into the inquest into the death of Irish boxer Darren Sutherland today, confirmed the cause of death as hanging.

A boxing promoter said he had no idea why Irish boxer Darren Sutherland would have been frightened of him, an inquest has heard.

An Olympic bronze medallist boxer talked about suicide and said he was “scared” of his manager Frank Maloney, his inquest has heard.