Joe Gallagher Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ash234, Feb 13, 2025.


  1. ash234

    ash234 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Extremely sad news. Thoughts with him and his family.
     
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  2. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bloody hell! Sad.

    Remember when he was seen as bees knees and highly respected. Trainer of the year wasn’t he? Few of his lads losing out to superior opponents in title shots made him a bit of a laughing stock on here. Said they just walked forward with high guard etc but in reality in many of them fights that may have been the best/only tactic that they had a chance with. Seems like he had everyone on Matchroom at one point.

    Hope he fights it as best he can.
     
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  3. eat more offal

    eat more offal New Member Full Member

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    Gallagher gives a good interview. I hadn't a clue anything was wrong. He's a right trooper.
     
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  4. TBC-ASAP

    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's horrendous.
     
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  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Tough battle ahead

    Let's hope he gets through this
     
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  6. phil rowe

    phil rowe Active Member Full Member

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    Did this need to be made into a thread? bet all the idiots on here who said he 'shags dogs outside Tesco' feel pretty bad now and will be jumping on the sympathy bandwagon.
     
  7. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    I've family that have had this, hope Joe gets the help and support he needs and that treatment goes well. I found this article with some quotes from him:

    I hadn't seen the news story so I was grateful to @ash234 for highlighting the news. Joe's a significant figure in British Boxing and I'm glad we have a space where we can add our best wishes to him at this time. To be honest I don't think it matters what they may or may not have said about him before. Let's park all that for the everyday knockabout threads where folk are as partisan and salty as they choose.
     
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  8. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is crazy I know 2 people who have being diagnosed with this in the last couple of months.

    Hope he comes through it
     
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  9. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I ain't a fan of Gallagher always seems quite bitter towards past boxers he once trained or guys not involved with him.

    Wouldn't wish illness on anyone however.
     
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  10. phil rowe

    phil rowe Active Member Full Member

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    Don't have to be a fan of anyone, and criticising someone for their job / professional life isn't uncalled for, everyone can be criticised for their work, i'm talking about people who were personal with the 'Tesco Joe' thing.
     
  11. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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  12. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's just banter, it can only be personal if it's true
     
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  13. eat more offal

    eat more offal New Member Full Member

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    Jesus Christ. What a way to derail a respectful thread. I wouldn't have known until later unless this thread was made. Have a bit of ****ing respect!
     
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  14. Wedgie Kray

    Wedgie Kray The pessimist will always lack enthusiasm Full Member

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    Awful news and best wishes to Joe, family and friends in the fight ahead to overcome this nasty disease.
     
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  15. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very sad news man .. best wishes to him and his family .. God willing he can over come this ..