TOO YOUNG: The death of Sheehy is a great loss
TRIBUTES have been paid to Irish amateur boxer Kevin Sheehy. The young Limerick heavyweight, just 20 years old, was killed in a hitand- run incident on July 1. A man has been charged with his murder. Sheehy was a five time Irish champion already. The reigning under 22 national titlist was aiming for the 2024 Olympic Games. Most recently he won the Hull Box Cup. Sheehy was also about to become a father.
Sheehy boxed for the St. Francis amateur gym and his death was described as “one of the toughest days ever in the history of our club”. “He was one of the nicest young men, he was mannerly and courageous and respected everyone. He will be a huge loss to the boxing club,” his coach Ken Moore said. “He was so excited to become a father and often talked about it.