Darren Sutherland, 27, found dead in London
by SC on Sep 15, 2009 5:27 AM EDT
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Top Irish boxing prospect Darren "The Dazzler" Sutherland was found dead at his London home. The former Olympian's body was discovered by his manager, Frank Maloney. Terence Dooley says the death is being ruled a suicide.
Sutherland will sadly be remembered as a promising talent who never got to show us how high he could have gone in this sport, and he truly was a potential star. British prospect James DeGale -- who beat Sutherland in the Olympic semifinals en route to a gold medal -- told Sky Sports that Sutherland was "an excellent fighter" and "a gentleman." The Dublin-born Sutherland won a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008.
It's yet another tragedy for the sport of boxing in 2009, following the untimely and shocking deaths of Arturo Gatti, Vernon Forrest and Alexis Arguello, among far too many others to list here.
Sutherland's professional career ends with a 4-0 record, all wins coming by way of knockout. Rest in peace, Darren.
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More sad news for boxing and even worse news for his family. R.I.P
by TearsofaClown on Sep 15, 2009 5:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible news. I was so shocked when I heard this. The guy had the world at his feet. He always came across as a laid back, easy going friendly guy and a great competitor.
Rest In Peace
R.I.P Darren Sutherland
by Hellsing on Sep 15, 2009 6:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if you wrote this as a result of the link I sent you....
But I thought you’d do a better job than me, so thanks.
RIP Darren Sutherland.
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
by Chaos100 on Sep 15, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it doesn't end there....
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_5560926,00.html
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
by Chaos100 on Sep 15, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Had a nation behind him all the way,RIP
Stephen Quadros: Where do you see yourself in three years.
Quinton Jackson: Let's see, I'm 22 right now. In three years I see myself being 25.
by RealIrish on Sep 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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