Belfast boxer and former European champion Ray Close dies at 57

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:37 · Archive

Ray Close, a Belfast boxer and former European champion, has died aged 57. The boxing community paid tribute following his death.

In 1994, Close challenged Chris Eubank for a world title. In his later years, he received care for a traumatic brain injury.

How it is being reported

• Belfast boxing great Ray Close dies aged 57Belfast Telegraph · 2 Oct, 14:08
• Ray Close: Tributes paid to Belfast boxer and former European champion after death at age of 57Belfast Live · 2 Oct, 14:07

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