Belfast Boxing Champion Ray Close Passes Away at Age 57

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Former European super-middleweight boxing champion Ray Close has died at 57.

Ray Close, the former European super-middleweight champion from Belfast who notably challenged Chris Eubank, has died at 57. Both outlets report on the passing of the renowned fighter.

Ray Close held the European super-middleweight boxing title during his professional career.
He famously came close to handing British boxer Chris Eubank his first professional defeat.

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57 yrsage at death

Why it matters

Ray Close was a prominent figure in Northern Irish boxing during the 1990s, remembered for high-profile championship bouts.

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Former Belfast boxer and European champion Ray Close has died at the age of 57.

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