Inquest a witch hunt, says promoter

Boxing promoter Frank Maloney, who has been criticised during an inquest into the death of Olympic boxer Darren Sutherland, has described the proceedings as a “witch hunt”.

Mr Maloney has been present for the last few days at the inquest on Darren Sutherland, aged 27, who was found dead at his flat in Bromley, south-east London, on Sept 14, 2009.

The Irishman was said to have been scared of his manager, and worried he would “destroy” his life if he quit boxing and his contract.