Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57

BBC Sport Friday 02 October 2026, 14:16 UTC 1 min read

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Ray Close, the Belfast boxer who almost handed Chris Eubank the first defeat of his career, has died at the age of 57.

Belfast (LOCATION) Ray Close (PERSON) Chris Eubank (PERSON)

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