RIP Darren Sutherland

Rev. BlueJeans · 14-09-2009 11:19pm

How sad. Condolences to his family.

duagre · 14-09-2009 11:20pm

This is a really sad news to hear. He was a great performer, but more importantly he seemed like a really great guy.

jaybo · 14-09-2009 11:20pm

i cant believe he's gone...i was so looking forward to him becoming world champion...and he would've too.

joey54 · 14-09-2009 11:21pm

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Fishtits · 14-09-2009 11:22pm

RIP Darren.

Thoughts are with your loved ones.

Stunned. How sad.

jayod30 · 14-09-2009 11:24pm

Just heard on bulletin on TV3, I'm shocked. Rest in peace champ, our thoughts are with your family

Daragh101 · 14-09-2009 11:25pm

RIP.. great boxer!

trout · 14-09-2009 11:27pm

RIP ... his family must be in bits

mufc4lfe · 14-09-2009 11:28pm

R.I.P Darren
This is shocking news,I was looking foward to seeing you fight in the future.Hope you found peace now.You will be remembered as a great Irish boxer.

panda100 · 14-09-2009 11:29pm

Very sad news to hear, my thoughts are with the family.

Bob the Seducer · 14-09-2009 11:29pm

I'm in shock, had to check 3 or 4 sites before I could believe it

R.I.P. Darren

baconca · 14-09-2009 11:30pm

RIP

rebel girl 15 · 14-09-2009 11:31pm

Irish Olympic medal-winning boxer Darren Sutherland was found dead at home today by his manager.

The 27-year-old, who won bronze for Ireland at the 2008 Games in Beijing, was found dead at his flat in Bromley, south London, by Frank Maloney.

In a statement, the boxing promoter said: 'It is very sad and unexpected.

'At this sad time my thoughts are with Darren's family and I hope their privacy at this very difficult time will be respected by the media.

'It is a tragedy for Ireland and the world of boxing.'

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said Sutherland was pronounced dead at just after 3pm. His death is not being treated as suspicious. His family have been informed.

The fighter made his professional debut in Dublin last December, winning by a knockout.

Sutherland won a bronze medal for Ireland in the middleweight division at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Minister for Sport Martin Cullen extended his sympathy to Sutherland's family. 'I was very saddened to hear of the death of boxer Darren Sutherland and offer my deepest condolences to his family,' he said in a statement.

'Ireland has lost a sportsman of wonderful ability, a clever and popular man with a future of real potential. His early death deprives us of a magnificent talent. May he rest in peace.'

www.rte.ie

Red Sleeping Beauty · 14-09-2009 11:32pm

Ah that's a shame

It's being discussed on Vincent Browne now. Jeez these things are weird. It's already "updated" on his wikipedia page.
When the three lads came back last year it was the one white fella from Dublin that was advertising a newsagent on telly ads and stuff.

okidoki987 · 14-09-2009 11:33pm

Condolences to his family and all his friends.
Very sad day for Irish Boxing.
RIP.

Perfect fit · 14-09-2009 11:33pm

rip bro you were a great guy and a better friend xx

Crotchety · 14-09-2009 11:34pm

It seems Vincent Browne actually has a red muscle in his chest after all!

leddpipe · 14-09-2009 11:35pm

Poor crater.

God bless his family.

sky88 · 14-09-2009 11:35pm

rip darren a great boxer always seemed like a great guy too

Max Power1 · 14-09-2009 11:35pm

best wishes to his family, an unfortunate situation for all concerned.

andywozhere · 14-09-2009 11:36pm

RIP Darren. A sad loss to us all.

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Ally Dick · 14-09-2009 11:37pm

Absolutely horrendous news. I can't believe it. He was only a young man, and had a real shot at being world champion. His family live in Navan, not far from me. God give them comfort, and god rest him. RIP

rebel girl 15 · 14-09-2009 11:38pm

The Olympic medal-winning boxer Darren Sutherland has been found dead at his home by his manager.

The 27-year-old, who won bronze for Ireland at the 2008 Games in Beijing, was found hanged in his flat in Bromley, south London, by Frank Maloney. In a statement, the boxing promoter said: "It is very sad and unexpected.

"At this sad time my thoughts are with Darren's family and I hope their privacy at this very difficult time will be respected by the media. It is a tragedy for Ireland and the world of boxing."

A Metropolitan police spokesman said Sutherland was pronounced dead at just after 3pm. His death is not being treated as suspicious. His family have been informed.

The fighter made his professional debut in Dublin last December, winning by a knockout.

guardian newspaper

nullzero · 14-09-2009 11:39pm

I can't believe this is true, he had so much potential.
I had looked forward to watching his career progress, it's shame we'll never get to see what might have been. RIP.

run_Forrest_run · 14-09-2009 11:40pm

I'm shocked, just heard this on the news now, RIP and thoughts are with his family.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 14-09-2009 11:40pm

Logged onto facebook expecting the usual Farmville crap and got this sad news instead.

RIP.

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Grid. · 14-09-2009 11:42pm

Very tragic, condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P Darren

crispsandwiches · 14-09-2009 11:44pm

God bless his soul and may god give strength to his family. My heart is broke as he gave so much for his country at the olympics.

The_Kew_Tour · 14-09-2009 11:46pm

Stunned to hear this news

R.I.P Darren

dr.bollocko · 14-09-2009 11:47pm

I post this with tears in my eyes. From seeing him flying at his best to this. It's truly a sad day. RIP Darren. All our wishes are with your family.

nacho libre · 14-09-2009 11:47pm

While it's never good to hear about a death, it's always that much more acute to hear of someone dying young and the potential that will never be realised.

RIP:(

triple-M · 14-09-2009 11:47pm

rip pal,so sad to hear this news my heart goes out to your parents 2 sisters and family

TJC · 14-09-2009 11:48pm

Awful news.
R.I.P. Darren.
You did your country proud.
Condolences to anyone who had the pleasure to know him, and especially his family.

Griffen262 · 14-09-2009 11:48pm

holy crap...ammm..i duno wat ta say...R.I.P man..great sports man..and a very likeable person..:(

This is just like hearing about micheal jackson...but i think worse

...............G

F-Stop · 14-09-2009 11:48pm

A sad loss for his family and friends, and also for Ireland. RIP

rebel.ranter · 14-09-2009 11:49pm

Terrible news. Sad, sad, sad. Thoughts with him & his family.

endasmail · 14-09-2009 11:51pm

R.I.P Darren Sutherland

nullzero · 14-09-2009 11:52pm

Just read this, I don't know how accurate it is but it makes the news even more sad if it is true.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/boxing/article6834645.ece

shanem2012 · 14-09-2009 11:52pm

RIP Darren, I hung around with him sometimes when I was younger. lived accross from him in parslickstown. He had a lot going for him. Cant believe he,s gone.

My name is URL · 14-09-2009 11:55pm

Holy fcuk. Shocking news altogether

Condolences to everyone that knew him

rebel girl 15 · 14-09-2009 11:56pm

shanem2012 wrote: »

RIP Darren, I hung around with him sometimes when I was younger. lived accross from him in parslickstown. He had a lot going for him. Cant believe he,s gone.

a guy with so much potential, RIP