Darren Sutherland Discovered Dead – News
September 14th, 2009
By Nate Anderson: With sadness, Boxing News 24 has learned that 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist for Ireland Darren Sutherland (4-0, 4 KO’s) was found dead in his home today. According to reports, Sutherland, 27, was found hanged in his home in Bromley, South London. It’s unclear what could have led to this tragedy. This is a terrible loss to the boxing community, as Sutherland looked to be poised to be potential world champion in the future and had breezed through his first four opponents knocking all four of them out since turning pro in December 2008.
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Such a terrible loss to boxing / this world. He was a good role model, had the world at his feet – so sad that he would rather end his life than to live it. Hope his soul rests in peace and that his family are coping. R.I.P Darren ‘the dazzler’ Sutherland.
RIP darren what a prospect,you’ll be sorely missed!!
rip cant believe it he could of been a world champion will be missed from evry 1 in dublin and ireland
Such sad news. He was a great talent and a nice guy, simply cant believe what has happend. R.I.P.
Dazzler.
sorry to hear the news what a boxer u will be missed darren
seen him in wigan daz was the best olympian his sttiff left jab he was going to be the next world champ so sad my thoughts with daz and family im in shock
i heard the news late last night i still cant belive he,s gone rip darren u will be missed what a boxer
rip great boxer
RIP DARREN, SUCH A WASTE
Totally shocked
Im shocked RIP, you were the best out of all the prospects and had such a bright future. You will be missed.
This is the biggest shock ive ever had in terms of sport. Darren had it all going for him, it is impossible to understand how this happened. I just wish it wasnt true, its too hard to believe. I was really looking forward to seeing his career progress. Simply unbelievable
RIP Darren i pray you have found peace now and for your family, its just so tragic ,thanks for the memories you were a real star.Farewell Dazzler rest in peace .
canny lad,seen him on steve bunce boxing and some of his olyimpic bouts.rest in peace darren and b free from whatever was going on.
rest in peace bro, u were a credit to ur country and done us all proud here in ireland, cheers for the happy memories of summer 08, its a pity we wont get to see more of ur great boxin talent but ur ina better place now….. take care
Darren suterland was born in dublin ireland, fought for ireland in th bejing olympics, won a bronze for ireland.
A very sad day for Boxing RIP Darren.
Bad day for British/Irish boxing.
utterly shocked, the best prospect out of the olympians and a brilliant role model for youngsters. R.I.P darren
I’m actually in shock, this is much more shocking for me than Gatti or Forrest. I honestly though Sutherland would be the best fiighter out of the Olympians and looked forward to a mega fight down the road with Degale.
Sad sad day.
Its true ireland did love Darren sutherland, you truely were irelands best prospect. RIP Dazzler
So unbelievably sad. He’ll be incredibly missed, I suppose his suffering is over now, unfortunately the suffering of his family and everyone who loved him is only just begining.
I remember watching him train as a teenager when i was a lil kid. Brilliant man.
I was so proud to see you win at the olympics and have followed your pro career.
I hope you now have some peace brother, you will be missed.
I cannot believe this, what has gone on here, absolutly saddened to my core, the nicest lad what could of possibly been going through his mind.
Madness!
Eire Loves you Darren RIP Champ.
its a shame that a young man feels the need to take his life, R.I.P
Absolutely tragic news. He spoke of wanting to become the first black Irish World Champion and many believed that it was only a matter of time. The Times online is reporting that Frank Maloney was treated for a possible minor heart attack after discovering Sutherland’s body.
R.I.P champ, you were a credit to your country
devastating news!cant believe it!RIP Darren!Gone but will never be forgotton!!
this is a real shock i am lost for words
Tragic. I really liked the style of this boxer. I hope he rests well and is forgiven.
R.I.P Dazzler you will be remembered
Unbelievalbe he had the world at his feet. Such potential
May God forgive him and rest his troubled soul….and may he keep his hand on those that loved him in this tragic period.
RIP Darren. Sad though.
RIP, such a loss
Rip
Would have been up there with the best imo
He adapted the best out of all the olympians