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Belfast boxer McCullagh passes away aged 25

Belfast boxer McCullagh passes away aged 25

Summary

Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr has died at the age of 25 after a brief illness. He was a notable figure in the boxing community with achievements as both an amateur and a professional boxer.

Key Facts

  • Paul McCullagh Jr was a Belfast boxer who passed away at 25.
  • He had a short illness before his death.
  • McCullagh Jr was an Ulster Elite heavyweight champion as an amateur in 2019.
  • He won both of his professional fights.
  • McCullagh’s family has a strong boxing background; both his father and grandfather were champion boxers.
  • His grandfather was a renowned boxing coach in Belfast.
  • Tributes were paid by notable boxing figures, including Carl Frampton and Aidan Walsh.
  • The Irish Amateur Boxing Association extended condolences to his family.

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