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Who was amateur GB boxer Jude Moore and when did he die?


AMATEUR boxer Jude Moore tragically died on March 17, 2023.

Here’s what we know about the talented boxer who was taken too soon.

Young boxer Jude Moore was found dead on March 17, 2023

Who was amateur GB boxer Jude Moore?

Jude Moore was an amateur boxer from Bristol, born in 2003.

He was a two-time national amateur champion, winning the schools category in 2015, and the juniors category in 2017.

He also represented England at the junior European Championships in 2017.

He had just participated in his first senior amateur fight, knocking out the Polish national champion, and was scheduled to fight in Milan the week following his death.

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When did Jude Moore die?

Moore was found dead on March 17, 2023.

He was training at Hoddesdon boxing academy in Hertfordshire at the time of his death.

He left behind parents Mark and Carla, and brothers Ethan and Beau.

It has yet to be confirmed what caused the death of Moore, who was 19 years old.

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What has been said about Jude Moore’s death?

Craig Turner, Moore’s former coach at Downend boxing club in Bristol, paid tribute to the young fighter.

He said: “He was an absolute star, irreplaceable. Once you met him, you would never forget him.”

He went on to say: “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.”


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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