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Afghan Boxer His promoter announced on Saturday that John Koni had died at the age of 28 due to mental injuries.
“It is with complete catastrophe that we have to declare that John Koni has passed away with regret after a week of fighting for his life,” said Promoter Mark Donlop.
Donlop added, “He was a very loving son, brother and partner, and we would all live in a lifetime to forget how special he was.” “Rip John ‘Kid Coony.”
Connie was defending her celtic super feeder weight title against Welshman Nathan Hole in the Ulster Hall in Belfast on February 1 when the contest was stopped in the ninth round.
Donlop said earlier this week that he was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment and was then undergoing surgery to overcome the pressure on his brain.
“Mr Donlop added in a Saturday statement that Mrs Koni and her fiancée Emily would like to thank the staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, who has worked hard to save lives and for everyone who said Send support and prayer messages.
Koni first claimed his celtic super feeder weight title in November 2023 with a victory against Liam Genor. He then passed away from a one -year ring with a hand injury before defeating Tampa Maharaosi in October.
Former British boxer Ricky Heaton wrote on Instagram, “What to hear about the death of boxer @JHC – boxing a few days ago.” “This is not often the case in our game, but when it is so scary, and it reminds us of living every day as it is your last. My love and good wishes are with Knowledge and his family.
Irish’s promoter and former champion of Federweight Barry McGegan described Koni as a “fine young boxer” in a post on X to X, adding: “I John’s fiancée Emilyn and his parents and his family I send my family and my deep sympathy with the chair. ”
