Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57

Ray Close, the Belfast boxer who drew with Chris Eubank in 1993 and lost a split decision in their 1994 rematch, has died at 57. He won the EBU super-middleweight title in 1993 and retired with a record of 25 wins, three defeats and one draw. His licence was revoked in 1995 after brain lesions were found.

Source: Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57 — BBC

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