Hugh Russell Death: Who Killed Hugh Russell?: Irish boxing champion and top-class photographer, Hugh Russell has reportedly died.
As a professional boxer, he competed from 1981 to 1985. Rusell held the British bantamweight title in 1983, and the British flyweight title from 1984 to 1985
As an amateur boxer, he won bronze medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1980 Summer Olympics, both in the flyweight division
Hugh Russell Death: Who Killed Hugh Russell?
Hugh Russell died at 63 on Friday, 13 October 2023 following a short illness. At this time of writing, the cause of his death has not yet been made public.
The news of his passing was confirmed by Irish News but the firm did not mention the cause of death.
The Irish News said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our much-loved colleague Hugh Russell this morning after a short illness.
“Hugh, a Commonwealth and Olympic medallist, and an award-winning photographer, was the heartbeat of boxing in Belfast and a much loved colleague with The Irish News for 40 years.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Hugh’s wife Kathy, his children Hugh Junior, Hayley, James & Calum, and his entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.”
Following his demise, tributes have been paid to the champion boxer and photographer who built an award-winning career as a press photographer at the Irish News.
In a statement via X, previously known as Twitter, Irish News sports editor Paul McConville said he was “absolutely devastated” by the loss.
“Champion boxer and top class photographer but a friend and colleague who was always on hand to lend some sage advice or lighten the mood with a wise crack and that cheeky grin. RIP Champ”
Noel Doran, editor of the Irish News, said: “Hugh Russell was an outstanding photographer and a magnificent boxer but for his Irish News colleagues he was most of all a great friend and a wonderful colleague.
“It’s fair to say that Hugh was loved by everyone he worked with during his forty-year career at the paper, and he was equally revered by our readers and all those who had the privilege of dealing with him professionally and personally.
“I’m devastated by his loss and the thoughts and prayers of everyone at The Irish News are with his wife Kathy and his family. Our champion has fought his final round.”
Russell made his name in the boxing ring as a young man, winning bronze medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton and the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, both in the flyweight division.
After retiring from professional boxing in 1985, Russell forged a highly successful career as a photographer with the Irish News.
He was at the forefront of news reporting, capturing images across decades of the Troubles, peace process, and politics in Northern Ireland.
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
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