R.I.P. Darren Sutherland {1982-2009}

i definitely thought he was world championship material.

 

I'm having trouble taking this in, such a waste

Terrible shame

 

really sad news.

 

another soldier has fallen, what a tragic year for the sport we all love

What makes this even worse is that he was characteristically self-composed, sensible and so level-headed

just can't be shocked by anything after hearing this, this and arguello have hit me hardest

thoughts are with his family

 

I don't even know how this can be true.

Absolutely gutted, R.I.P

 

OMG can't beleive i've just read this thread, man thats so sad. He was so talanted and destined to go all the way. I'm in shock

R.I.P Darren

 

Rip

 

Absolutely gutted RIP Darren

 

I just heard about it on sky news !

 

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_5560132,00.html

By Robert Dex, Press Association

OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING BOXER FOUND DEAD

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 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.

 

Shocking. Absolutely shocking

R.I.P Darren

 

RIP Daz Sutherland

 

RIP Darren

 

I was also born in 1982

RIP Darren mate

 

Genuinely stunned by this news.

RIP.