Joe Gallagher: Elite boxing trainer discusses cancer diagnosis as he prepares fighters for key bouts | Boxing News happymamay

Joe Gallagher, one of the best boxing coaches in the country, was diagnosed with intestinal and liver cancer in the fourth stage.

The 56 -year -old discovered in November and passes chemotherapy.

Gallaghar has always had an effect on British boxing for many years, as he trained the heroes list that, in addition to Natasha Jonas, included Scott Cage, Anthony Crola, the Smith brothers, Matthew Maccine and more.

Speaking of his diagnosis, Gallagher said: “It has been a lot in the past few months. I just wanted to continue as natural as possible while trying to address things.

“I would like to say regardless of how busy life, your health must always come first. We can overlook things and postpone things because we are always” busy “, but in the end there is nothing more important than your health.” You have any great symptoms, so if you feel. That something is not true, regardless of how small it is, please do not postpone it – please go and check, because it may save your life.

“I would like to thank my family, friends, fighters and people who have been able to fulfill them so far on this trip, and their support was incredible.”

He will continue to focus on his fighter Mohamed Alkil on the Grand Bill on February 22 in his head, as well as the preparation of the world champion of Husifin Jonas to unify it on March 7 with Lauren Price and Lawrence Okley’s training because of his heavy clash on April 5 with Richard Riakor.

“I know that I have to give priority to my health at this time, yet the boxing gives me this amount of escape that I need now. While I go to my own battle, the presence in an incredible team of fighters helps me to continue what I do love,” said Galaghar. .

“I just started a battle battle against this disease, there is still a lot that I treat, which is difficult to talk about now; it’s also a very difficult time for my family and friends as well.”