'Very sad': Boxing world rocked by star's tragic death at 33
The boxing world is reeling after the tragic news that British fighter Lee Noble has lost his battle with cancer.
He was only 33 years old.
Noble was first diagnosed with leukaemia in 2014, before receiving a terminal brain cancer diagnosis in 2019.
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Britain's The Sun reported that Noble died while surrounded by family and friends in Sheffield on Sunday.
Noble's last fight came in 2014 when he beat Kiril Psonko to extend his winning streak to five bouts.
He also fought acclaimed fighters Billy Joe Saunders, Martin Murray and John Ryder during his career.
Leading boxing promoter Eddie Hearn was among those to pay his respects after learning of Noble's tragic passing.
βVery saddened to hear of the passing of Lee Noble,β Hearn tweeted.
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Lee Noble. Lee fought his illness so bravely for many Years and my thoughts and everyone at Matchroom are with him and his family. At peace now π
β Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) March 21, 2021
βLee fought his illness so bravely for many Years and my thoughts and everyone at Matchroom are with him and his family.
βAt peace now.β
Ex-world title challenger Kevin Mitchell said he was thought Noble would beat the cancer and admits his death has left him devastated.
"It's gutting. I just found out this morning. I thought he was going to beat it as well.
"I knew him really well. When he was having a lot of treatment in London, me and my brother used to meet up with him.
"And then when he wasn't well enough I'd take food down to him.
"When you visit him, you just try and give him a lift and give him a laugh. It's just sad."
Boxing world honours Noble
Tributes to the fallen fighter have been flooding in on social media from across the boxing world.
RIP lee noble gone but not forgotten #boxing #LeeNoble pic.twitter.com/cxYEfVliyO
β Howard Foster Mbe (@HowardMbe) March 22, 2021
Sad to hear Lee Noble has passed away. Life isn't fair. Without doubt one of the toughest fighters in the business. It was an honour to share the ring with Lee and I'll always remember our contest. My respects and condolences go out to his family and friends. A true warrior. https://t.co/Mmp3bSBtpR
β John Thain (@john_thain) March 21, 2021
Very sad news to hear Lee Noble has lost his battle with cancer.. a real fighter to the end. Thoughts with his family R.I.P Lee π₯π₯ pic.twitter.com/KdyYG3mmrQ
β Maxi Hughes (@BOXERMAXIHUGHES) March 21, 2021
RIP Lee Noble a true warrior fought anyone and fought his illness to the end real hard man such a shame itβs no age to go β€οΈ
β kofi yates (@kofiyates) March 21, 2021
Rest in peace Lightning Lee Noble, funny guy and breaks my heart to see this. Rest in peace Lee
β Matty ππ» Mazz (@MattyBick) March 21, 2021
Terribly sad to hear the news that Lee Noble lost his fight to cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family from all at Ringside Boxing. RIP LeeπΉ
β Ringside Boxing UK (@ringsideonline) March 21, 2021
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