Ray Close, the Belfast boxing great known for his strong performances in the ring, has died aged 57. Multiple outlets report his death and note his standing in boxing circles.
Close is especially remembered for his bout against Chris Eubank, where he came close to handing Eubank the first defeat of his professional career. The reports emphasize the significance of that performance as part of his legacy. While the sources provide limited additional detail beyond his age and reputation, they collectively present the same core facts: his Belfast ties, his boxing prominence, and the Eubank fight as a defining moment.
