‘Tomorrow is never promised’ – The words tattooed on John Cooney’s arm are a haunting reminder of the dangers facing boxers

The Galwegian’s life has been celebrated over the last week but his death casts another shadow over the sport where everyone involved knows the risks and just hopes to be lucky enough to avoid them

Galway boxer John Cooney had been defending his Celtic super-featherweight title against Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast on February 1

The clip is one minute in duration. We see a boxing ring with a blue canvas under a mock chandelier. A referee holding a fighter’s left forearm down by his side.

But it’s about what we don’t see.