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A Mysterious Tragedy
Jude Moore, a two-time national boxing champion and a promising talent in the sport, died suddenly at the age of 19 on March 17, 2023. His family and friends confirmed his death, but did not reveal the cause or the circumstances of his passing. According to LBC, Moore was found dead on Friday, leaving behind his parents, Mark and Carla, and his brothers, Ethan and Beau.
Moore, who trained at Downend Boxing in Fishponds, Bristol, had just won his first senior fight by knocking out the Polish national champion a few days before his death. He was also scheduled to compete in Milan this week, as part of his training at the Hoddesdon Boxing Academy in Hertfordshire, which is run by Sab Leo.
A Brilliant Career Cut Short
Moore was widely regarded as one of the best boxing talents in the country, and a potential future world champion. He started boxing at the age of 10, inspired by his father and uncle, who were also boxers. He represented England at the EUBC Junior European Championships in Romania in 2017, and won two national titles in his age group.
His head coach at Downend Boxing, Craig Turner, praised Moore’s talent, personality, and charisma. He said that Moore was “uniquely” talented, and had a flair and a uniqueness that no one could teach him. He also said that Moore was an entertainer, who loved to talk and to be around people. He added that Moore was very generous with his time and skills, and often helped younger boxers at the gym.
Turner also expressed his devastation and disbelief at Moore’s death, saying that he was “immaculate” and “by far the best boxing talent that emerged” from Bristol for his age. He said that Moore was “outstanding at everything he did” and that he “burned very brightly for the time he did”. He said that it was a shame that the world would never see Moore fulfill his potential, and that he was sure that he would have gone on to win a world title.
An Outpouring of Grief and Support
The boxing community and the public have been mourning the loss of Moore, and paying tribute to his life and achievements. Many prominent figures in the sport, such as former British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell, former world champion in the super middleweight Glenn Catley, and former IBF bantamweight Lee Haskins, have expressed their condolences and admiration for Moore.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by the Downend Boxing Club for Moore’s family, to help them with the funeral costs and to show them love and support. The page has raised over £6,000 so far, and has described Moore as a “larger-than-life character” who was “tragically taken from us”. The page also said that Moore’s family had “no answers” as to what happened to him, and that nothing could lessen their sense of loss.
The page also said that Moore was “once met, never forgotten”, and that the donations would be forwarded to his parents. The page thanked everyone who donated and said that they were raising funds as Moore’s coaches, friends, and people who loved him.
Jude Moore Cause of Death: A Mystery Unsolved
As of now, the cause of Moore’s death remains unknown, and no official statement has been made by his family or the authorities. Some media outlets, such as GhBase, have speculated that Moore may have died of a heart attack, a brain aneurysm, or a drug overdose, but these are only guesses and have not been confirmed or verified.
Moore’s death has shocked and saddened many people, who have remembered him as a talented, charismatic, and kind young man, who had a bright future ahead of him. His death has also raised questions about the health and safety of young athletes, and the possible risks and pressures they face in their careers.
Moore’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, friends, and fans, who will cherish his memory and his achievements. He will also be an inspiration for many aspiring boxers, who will look up to him as a role model and a hero. Rest in peace, Jude Moore. You will be missed.
