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Two injured, one dead in weigh-in shooting at Dublin Regency Hotel

The killing was reportedly gang-related.

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A BoxNation show scheduled for tomorrow, headlined by Gary Corcoran vs. Danny Butler, has been cancelled after a lethal shooting took place at the weigh-ins. At the time of this writing, one man has died and another two have been injured.

Mick McCaffrey from UTV Ireland has more.

An eyewitness reports that one of the gunmen told him to "get out of the f***ing way," which lends credence to the theory that this was a targeted attack.

The Herald reported on the Kinahan mob last month, making note of their connections with the boxing world. Matthew Macklin, who promoted this card alongside Frank Warren, is called a "pal" of Christy Kinahan's son Daniel and mention is made of Jamie Kavanagh's father and uncle, both of whom were murdered.

The gunmen remain at large. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.

Update (1:55 pm EST):

Video from the event. Nothing graphic, but it captures the moment.

Footage Shows Moment Deadly Shooting Begins at Dublin Boxing W...

Footage Shows Moment Deadly Shooting Begins at Dublin Boxing Weigh-InAMMG #DublinCredit: Storyful ©

Posted by AMMG on Friday, February 5, 2016

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