Jake Paul (via Getty Images) The boxing world is mourning the sudden death of Irish boxer Paul McCullagh Jr, who passed away at the age of 25 after a short illness. The young fighter was well known in amateur boxing circles and had begun to build a promising career. His death has sent shockwaves throughout the fraternity.Jake Paul was among those who reacted publicly. The YouTuber-turned-boxer shared his sadness on social media and spoke about how difficult the week had been for the boxing fraternity. His message reflected the sad mood in the sport, which has been dealing with multiple tragic events in a short span of time.
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Jake Paul sends condolences for Paul Mccullagh Jr as the boxing world faces multiple tragedies in past week
Reacting to the news, Jake Paul shared a message online. He said he was heartbroken by Paul McCullagh Jr.’s passing and sent his sympathy to everyone affected. He added that it had been an extremely tough week for people connected to boxing, highlighting the emotional toll on the sport.Paul had earlier reacted to another tragedy involving Anthony Joshua. Joshua was recently involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Despite their rivalry, Paul said that life matters more than boxing. He shared that he was praying for those who lost their lives and for Joshua and others impacted by the accident.Paul McCullagh Jr. was considered a rising name in Irish boxing. He won his first major amateur title in 2012 and later claimed the Ulster Elite heavyweight championship in 2019. After turning professional in 2020, he made an immediate impact. He knocked out Ben Thomas in the third round in his debut year. In 2021, he followed that performance with a points win over Antony Woolery. Many believed he had the talent to go much further.Boxing also ran deep in McCullagh Jr.’s family. His grandfather was a respected amateur champion who later became a coach. He trained famous fighters such as Barry McGuigan, Hugh Russell, and current IBF welterweight champion Anthony Cacace. McCullagh Jr.’s father also stayed close to the sport and worked as a professional referee. This strong boxing background made his loss even more painful for the community.Also Read: Tom Aspinall blasts Ciryl Gane after UFC 321 no-contest as his eye injury halts heavyweight clash due to an “illegal move”