Boxing world rocked by tragic passing of talented amateur champ, Jude Moore
Talented two-time national champion boxer, Jude Moore, has died suddenly aged just 19, as tributes poured in from his family and friends.
Jude Moore, who represented England in 2017 at the EUBC Junior European Championships in Romania, sadly passed away on Friday, March 17, his family confirmed.
Moore trained at Downend Boxing in Fishponds, Bristol, and was due to fight in Milan this week. He had just participated in his first senior amateur fight, knocking out the Polish national champion.
Moore was a two-time national champion and had hoped to later turn professional with dreams of becoming a world champion.
He was determined to fulfil his dreams after being introduced to the sport by both his father and uncle. He left behind parents Mark and Carla, and brothers Ethan and Beau.
Head coach at Downend Boxing Club, Craig Turner, paid tribute to his former fighter, who relocated to Hertfordshire to train at Hoddesdon Boxing Academy under the management of Sab Leo in 2022.
Turner said, “He was an absolute star, irreplaceable. Once you met him, you would never forget him.
“He was outstanding at everything he did and we are devastated. He didn’t burn for long, but he burned very brightly for the time he did.”
Turner has set up a Go Fund me page, with the proceeds going to Moore's family.
A statement on Hoddesdon gym's Facebook page read: "It is with a heavy heart that we as a club are deeply saddened with the sudden passing of our amateur boxer Jude Moore.
“(He was) 19 years old with an infectious personality and he was a truly valuable asset to us from helping the club with coaching the babies boxing classes and the adults keep fit classes.
“(He was) loved by all he came into contact with and we as a club were excited by what was to come. Love to you Jude and family.”
Tributes
England Boxing: “England Boxing are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of talented teenage West Country boxer Jude Moore, who represented Downend, Hoddesdon and Team England with pride. May you rest in peace, Jude.”
Nick Blackwell: “So sad for boxing this young talent has passed away. Devastating for his family, sudden death, no warning, it athlete. RIP Jude.”
Alex Leo: “Sometimes in life you meet people and they have an impact on you. This kid come into the gym bubbling and bouncing wanting to succeed and we was looking forward to the journey. I'm gutted to announce the passing of Jude Moore 19yrs old. Rest in paradise kid. Love to you mate.”
Adam Azim: “It is with a heavy heart I am deeply saddened with the sudden passing of the amateur boxer Jude Moore and a good friend. 19 years old with a infectious personality – spent many jours with Jude on England camp and England duty. Sadly missed.”
British Boxing News: “BBN would like to express their deepest condolences to Jude's family and friends at this devastating time. Our thoughts are with you all.”
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