Cooney’s promoter Mark Dunlop released a statement which read: ‘Following John Cooney’s epic title fight at the Ulster Hall on Saturday evening, John was assessed by the onsite medical team of the British Boxing Board of Control and swiftly taken to Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital for further treatment.
Boxer undergoes emergency brain surgery following knockout defeat Super-featherweight boxer John Cooney remains in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery following a knockout defeat on Saturday.
‘Son, as a mum to you, I will never give up hope and the saying we have: ‘There is only one John Cooney’,’ she said.
Cooney’s mother, Tina, also released an emotional message on social media, saying she will ‘never give up hope’ in her son.
‘I wish nothing but the very best for John and his family and hope he comes home safe and sound,’ the Welshman said.
