A search is under way to find a medical hydration expert to support an inquest into the death of boxer John Cooney. The Irish Times and BreakingNews.ie report that Cooney, 28, from Galway, dies about a week after sustaining a head injury following a professional fight at Belfast’s Ulster Hall. The Belfast Telegraph also states that the search is underway ahead of the inquest. According to the Irish Times, the fight took place in February 2025. The reports describe Cooney’s death occurring roughly a week after the injury, but they do not include further detail on the circumstances of the fight, the nature of the injury, or any findings at this stage. The purpose of seeking specialist input is to assist the inquest process, with the expert’s role focused on hydration-related considerations relevant to the case. The sources do not identify the individuals or organizations conducting the search, nor do they set out a timeline for the inquest itself.