Darren Sutherland

**OumaFan** · 09-14-2009 07:49 PM

RIP. You see something like that and think that guy had everything going for him. But you never really know what's going on with people.

**ryanman** · 09-14-2009 07:51 PM

This is terrible. So shocking. He had everything ahead of him. Can't believe it. So so sad.

**Fenster** · 09-14-2009 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by OumaFan

RIP. You see something like that and think that guy had everything going for him. But you never really know what's going on with people.

Thats what makes it more shocking (as Jaz said).

Apart from his talent/potential, he really did come across as a nice, hard trying, respectable guy.

**The Rela** · 09-14-2009 08:07 PM

fuck.

This is awful news.

RIP

**superheavyrhun** · 09-14-2009 08:13 PM

I can't believe that one of the best boxing prospects, but more importantly one who came across as a real gentleman of the sport has been lost so young.

Sutherland had shown a huge amount of promise since going pro, and had looked very good in his performances so far. 2009 has been a horrible year so far in terms of the boxers that we have lost, and Sutherland as one of the young guns of British boxing is horrible.

I couldn't believe what I heard the first time I heard it on a radio. As with others, I hope his family find strength in this difficult time, and that he will RIP.

**yvonne** · 09-14-2009 08:24 PM

How did he die?

Still shocked here

**skel1983** · 09-14-2009 08:27 PM

Wow this is cruel news, makes you really sad.

RIP Darren Sutherland.

**leftylee** · 09-14-2009 08:53 PM

Condolences to his family.

May he rest in peace. God only takes the best. And Darren was one of them. An outstanding fighter.

**Bomp** · 09-14-2009 08:57 PM

Rest in peace Darren, won't be forgotten.

Get well soon Frank.

**the inbetweener** · 09-14-2009 09:25 PM

There is a consistent history of boxing suicides. While there were undoubtedly other determining factors surrounding his death, boxing is a very mentally demanding, almost debilitating, sport.

When you step through those ropes, you're putting your life/livelhood/reputation on the line more so than in any other sport. If a footballer has a bad game, he will probably still get picked for the next match - if a boxer performs badly in a big fight, he is potentially finished; the mental pressure is immense. So a bad defeat or even the pressure to succeed can have deep psychological effects.

Perhaps there should be more stringent psychological tests to assess a fighter's mental state: regularly, say every 6 months. I think it's definitely something the BBBC should look into.

P.S.- R.I.P. Darren.