Belfast boxing great Ray Close dies at 57
Close, who came close to handing Chris Eubank the first defeat of his career, has died, BBC Sport reported.
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Ray Close, a Belfast-born boxer remembered for coming close to handing Chris Eubank the first defeat of his professional career, has died at the age of 57, according to BBC Sport.
Close built his reputation during a career that intersected with some of British and Irish boxing's biggest names of his era, and he is particularly remembered for his hard-fought contests against Eubank, a dominant figure in the super-middleweight division at the time. Close's performances against Eubank were widely regarded as among the closest the champion faced during that period of his career.
Tributes to Close from within the boxing community were expected to follow the news of his death, reflecting his standing as a respected figure from Northern Ireland's boxing scene. Further details on the cause of death were not included in the available reporting.
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- Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57 — BBC Sport
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