The funeral details have been announced for John Cooney, who tragically died after sustaining injuries during a boxing match at Ulster Hall.
The 28-year-old dropped to the canvas while defending his Celtic super-featherweight title against Nathan Howells on February 1.
He was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital after an assessment by a medical team.
While in hospital the boxer underwent emergency surgery after the doctors discovered he had suffered from a intracranial haemorrhage.
The Galway native would remain in care for a week before sadly passing away at the weekend.
A book of condolences was opened in tribute to the fighter in Ulster Hall on Monday where his family said they were “very touched” by the support from the people of Belfast.
His aunt Georgina Ivors said: “The people are just amazing and we’re very touched. We loved John and we’re just devastated.”
John Cooney
Julieanne Acciaressi, Mr Cooney’s cousin, said: “He fought hard all week and they were fantastic.”
Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster’s Nolan show, Mr Conney’s manager Mark Dunlop said: “Every fighter knows the dangers – but no one thinks it’s going to come to their door.”
The funeral notice read: “In his 29th year, John took his final breath following a tragedy which has left all those who loved him dearly heartbroken.
“He will be forever missed by his parents Hughie and Tina, much loved and adored fiancée Emmaleen and brothers Conor and Aaron.”
The family have requested home visits to be strictly private.
Mr Cooney will repose on Thursday February 13 at the O’Flaherty Funeral parlour on Munster Avenue in Galway from 5pm-7pm.
A requiem mass will take place the following day at Galway’s Church of St. John the Apostle in Knocknacarra at 12pm.
Following the ceremony, Mr Cooney will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.