Frankie Carrothers: West Belfast boxer dies suddenly
Frankie Carrothers (right) with Padraig McCrory after the latter’s IBO light-heavyweight title win.
A well-known boxer from west Belfast died on Wednesday, leaving his local community and sporting circles in shock.
Super heavyweight Frankie Carrothers previously fought for Clonard, Gleann and St John Bosco’s amateur boxing clubs.
Originally from the Grosvenor Road, he was also a taxi man in the area.
One friend described the 33-year-old as “one of life’s good guys; [he] always wanted to have a laugh and good things to say, was straight up and a good friend to many”.
Mr Carrothers’ passing has also been noted as a “sad day for west Belfast”.
Pro fighter Padraig McCrory paid his own tribute to Mr Carrothers, posting photos of the pair on his social media pages with the caption: “RIP big man. Horrible news. Rest easy.”
Clonard ABC added: “A sad day for the club as former boxer Frankie Carrothers has passed away this morning. Frankie was a real gentleman and will be…
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