RIP Darren Sutherland

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

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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