Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

A book of condolence has been opened at the Ulster Hall in Belfast for John Cooney (Liam McBurney/PA)

The family of boxer John Cooney, who died following a title fight in Belfast, have described him as their “champion”, who was full of energy, laughter and love.

The 28-year-old from Galway, died a week after suffering an injury in the clash in defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title in the city.