However, his form dipped and in 1973 he began to lose fights, eventually losing his title in 1975 to Bunny Johnson in nine rounds. McAlinden (nee Doran) (Lurgan), August 28, 2021 peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Danny's remains will be reposing at McAlinden and Murtagh Funeral Home, 43 Ardmore Road, Lurgan BT66 6QP until Thursday. He always said that was the one he was most proud of.. After the Bodell win, Solomons matched McAlinden with an up-and-coming British heavyweight called Joe Bugner. Bunny Johnson beat McAlinden three years later to become the first ever black man to be crowned British heavyweight champion. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. I am very sorry to here about your mother. What time and TV Channel is Derry v Dublin on today in Division Two of the Allianz Football League? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Not bad for starters! He was told him that his tongue would need to be amputated because a tumour the size of a tennis ball had been discovered. No blacks, no Irish, no dogs read crude signs in racists'windows but Danny and his father found a place to lay down their heads at St Patricks Road in Coventry. In total he had 45 fights with a 31122 record, winning 28 by knockout. FUNERAL FOR DANNY McALINDEN The funeral of Danny McAlinden, The first British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion born in Ireland will be held on 6th April at St Patrick 's Catholic Church in. [2] McAlinden nick named "Dangerous Dan" was managed by George Middleton. On the program of the Joe Frazier versus Muhammad Ali I bout on March 8, 1971, at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, United States, McAlinden outpointed Ali's brother, Rahman, who was undefeated in seven previous fights, in a contest of prospects, by decision after six rounds. Monks would come from Canning Town and it was a beautiful service. In 1967 he fought at the European Championship in Rome. He was good friends with our local barber Alan, recalls Paul, who moved to Newry with his family aged 13 (Danny had gone the opposite direction as a 15 year-old). He was 73. 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May She Rest In Peace.Reposing at her residence 19 Brannock Close, Glenhill, Newry Co. Down BT35 8DF from 5.00pm Monday evening. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the St Peter's Church webcam on Saturday January 16th at 12noon. Bunny Johnson beat McAlinden three years later to become the first ever black man to be crowned British heavyweight champion. McAlindens death comes 50 years after he fought on the Fight of the Century card in New York, when he beat Rahmann Ali, brother of boxing legend Muhammad, on points. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What time and TV channel is Edinburgh v Leinster on today in the URC? The prestigious magazine tasked their global network of travel writers and editors - who decided Bray in Co Wicklow was among the world's most underrated travel destinations. Jun 27, 1972, Villa Park. They knew at that point there was nothing they could do except make him comfortable but they phoned me and said: You can come whenever you like and I spent the most beautiful weekend with him, says Angie. In 1972, then 25, he became the first Irishman to win the British and Commonwealth titles when he knocked out defending champion Jack Bodell at a raucous Villa Park, Birmingham. Paul was born January 1, 1943 in Boston, MA to the late Paul F. and Rose Kimmel McAlinden Sr. Paul worked many years as a manager in the restaurant industry. There are no events scheduled. Four, five, six, seven His partner Angie holding his hand as the seconds tick away. McAlinden was the first ever Irish fighter to become the British and Commonwealth champion in 1972 when he defeated Jack Bodell in two rounds at Villa Park in Birmingham, the Aston Villa football ground. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Mick McCarthy hopes draw with Burnley can spark Blackpool's survival bid, Mikel Arteta says Reiss Nelson can be important' after last-gasp winner. Marie enjoyed gardening, caring for animals, and spending time with her family. In typical style, Dan said: Im not having that, I came onto this earth with a tongue and Ill leave it with a tongue, says Angie. Angie attaches no blame to the sport. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He attempted to win back the title in 1975 when the holder was Richard Dunn, but he lost in round two. John McAlinden and all her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. EuroMillions results: Winning Irish ticket location as players urged to check for Fridays prize. There were mood swings, sometimes violent, and tests confirmed the onset of dementia which doctors said had been caused by boxing. Daughter of the late Louis and Matilda Junta. He felt he didnt put enough into it or work hard enough because he had no realisation of how good he was and how loved he was. Doreen, late of Brookvale Walk, Taghnevan a cherished mother of Michelle and Dylan, beloved daughter of Philomena and the late Michael (Mick) Doran and loving sister of Rosaleen, Peter, John, Daniel (Danny), Sinead, and Michael. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. He always got free haircuts even when there wasnt much to cut! Cherished Grandmother to Rachelle . McAlinden and Murtagh are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and offer families a complete service during and after a funeral, easing the bereaved families burden at a difficult time. To offer condolences please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Enoki Jubilee BraveHeart. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////, DRIP, drip, drip One day Danny left a photograph of himself and Muhammad Ali (the only copy he had) in a taxi. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the St Peter's Church webcam on Saturday January 16th at 12noon. McAlinden was lifted by his arms and legs and crowd-surfed on the horde of delighted fans whod climbed over BBC commentator Harry Carpenter to invade the ring. Then, as the weeks went by, he was getting a little bit better and the doctor said: I think we can take him off the feeding tube and bit by bit he began to get stronger.. Danny McAlinden Death | Obituary | Danny McAlinden Dead | Died | Funeral Plans - We heard about the great loss, that our beloved person is no more and has reportedly passed away. He began to wander and his confusion got quite bad. 50 years to the day before he passed away, Danny fought Rahman Ali at the boxing Mecca and his victory was the first blow on a bad night for the Ali family because Smokin Joe won the headline act on points. Sister to the late Sonny Junta. I said to them that I might not have been born in Coventry but I couldnt have thought of a better place to bring it back to, he said. Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas. No red carpet was rolled out for immigrants in those days, no matter where they came from. Leinster are unbeaten in all competitions and are back in action against Edinburgh. He began training with George Middleton at Edgwick and after success in England ABAs, turned professional in 1969. The National Lottery has today revealed details about the golden ticket. Danny was born in Newry on June 1, 1947 and first boxed at the citys Bosco Club before he followed his father Patrick and his uncles on the boat to England, a week short of his 15th birthday. Eight, nine, 10 Danny McAlinden, the British and Commonwealth heavyweight king, the man who knocked out Jack Bodell and beat Alis brother at the Garden, passes away peacefully at 4am on Monday, March 8. I used to just say Good morning to him and take Sophie in but one day he jumped out of the car and said: Will you come and have dinner with me?, I said: Oh, Id love to but I couldnt possibly even think about it. Shepherd Funeral Home, Kingston. Danny McAlinden and Willie Moore. Beloved wife of Daniel McAlinden Sr. Watch highlights of Danny. Danny McAlinden passed away 50 years to the day since his victory over Muhammad Ali's younger brother Rahaman on the undercard of The Fight of the Century. Neil Buchanan, star of Art Attack, looks worlds away from his clean-cut children's presenter days. He was the first ever Irish fighter to become the British and Commonwealth champion when he defeated Jack Bodell in two rounds at Villa Park in Birmingham. She was the wife of the late Paul McAlinden. Bugner went on to fight Ali (twice) and Frazier. RTE viewers divided over comedian Emma Dorans appearance on Late Late Show, The comedian Emma Doran had viewers in stitches with some of her risqu stories on Friday's Late Late Show, Timeline of girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann amid DNA saga as controversial Instagram deleted. Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Martin and Danny, daughters-in-law Pauline and . Danny McAlinden was just a better boxer than I was at the time, said Rahman Ali later. Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Martin and Danny, daughters-in-law Pauline and Mary, grandchildren Mark, Catherine, Adrian and Damien, nephew Fr. McAlinden was born in Newry at the age of 15 he moved to Coventry. You would see these enormous twinkling eyes and the blonde hair, says Angie. The Down man moved to Coventry in England when he was still of school age and was reportedly diagnosed with tongue cancer back in 2010. One day we were in London, where we lived and there was a charity abseil down this enormous office block going on. I know he felt he could have achieved a great deal more. Cherished mother to Daniel McAlinden Jr, Jimmy McAlinden, and John McAlinden. He spent the next few months in hospital. He always felt it was a bit of a brawl, says Angie. Daughter of the late Louis and Matilda Junta. It was a tough experience to go through and it was a setback to my boxing career.. died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on July 6, 2021. A succession of booming right hands thudded into Bodells lantern jaw and the heavyweights fell in a tangled heap twice during the opener. where did Danny McAlinden live? Funeral from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St, Kingston on Fri. Jan. 16 at 8:00AM . From calling for DNA tests, to getting a psychic involved - heres a timeline of what has happened. ATM machine and 'substantial sum of money' stolen from petrol station in Armagh. Interment St. John's Cemetery. I brushed up in the shop and I enjoyed meeting the champ when he came in. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 12th at 11:00 AM at the Hillcrest cemetery in Plympton. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Jake O'Kane: Is the DUP really going to sink the Assembly and reject the Windsor Framework? It was a barnstormer of a scrap from the start. Although he was not able to knock me down, he won the fight fair and square. He was managed by Jack Solomons (the legendary London match-maker whose many highlights included promoting Henry Cooper v Ali in 1963) and he treated Danny like a son. McAlinden dropped Bodell 20 seconds into round two with another sledgehammer right and then threw hell for leather, battering him on the ropes until the referee eventually stepped in to stop it with Bodell on the canvas.