Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Promising Boxer Paul McCullagh Jr Dies at 25
Paul McCullagh Jr was a young boxer from Belfast who died at 25.
He was very good at boxing and had a successful amateur career.
He won the Ulster Elite heavyweight title in 2019 and even represented Ireland in international competitions.
He turned professional in 2020 and won both of his fights.
Paul came from a famous boxing family.
His grandfather was a well-known coach, and his father was a champion amateur boxer and later a referee.
People who knew him said he was a kind person outside the ring but very strong inside it.
Many people in the boxing world are sad about his death.
Paul McCullagh Jr, a 25-year-old boxer from Belfast, has passed away after a short illness.
He had a successful amateur career, winning the Ulster Elite heavyweight title in 2019 and representing Ireland internationally.
McCullagh turned professional in 2020 and had an undefeated record with two victories.
He came from a prominent boxing family, with his grandfather being a celebrated coach and his father a champion amateur boxer and professional referee.
Tributes have poured in from the boxing community, highlighting his talent and character both inside and outside the ring.
- Who
- Paul McCullagh Jr, a young boxer from Belfast, Northern Ireland
- What
- Passed away at the age of 25 after a short illness
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Why
- Cause of death not specified, but after a short illness
- Name
- Paul McCullagh Jr
- Age
- 25
- Hometown
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Amateur Career
- Ulster Elite heavyweight champion (2019)
- Professional Record
- 2-0 (undefeated)
- Nickname
- Irish Drago