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Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 17:42**

My thoughts are definitely with Frank, it has been a stressful and traumatic time, a very sad time and all the best Frank in getting better.

Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 17:49**

I know Frank Maloney and Brian Peters dont get on at all but they are the only two promoters I have any respect for. They both live for their boxers and always put the money aspect second which is something that comes in small doses in promoting boxing.

Get well soon Frank and come back strong, im sure the first thing he will want to do is get back to work with his boxers, think Munroe has EBU defense coming up soon!

Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 18:30**

I can't imagine what he is going through to find one of your top prospects hanging in his apartment will take alot out of the toughest people.

Get well soon Frank.

Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 19:07**

Get well soon Frank. Darren's death is a heart breaking tragedy.

Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 19:13**

Get well soon Frank. Your boxers and this sport as a whole need you back.

Posted: **15 Sep 2009, 19:18**

Never been a fan of Frank Maloney and have criticized him for some of the things he has done from day one on this forum.

One thing I can't ever deny is his love for his boxers and his love for the sport. it shines through and it is commendable. My heart goes out to Frank, it must have been a frightening sight and obviously broke his heart. Frank is one tough bastard though and will come back stronger than ever.

It's one of the most shocking deaths I have ever heard about though. I really wish Sutherland had talked it out with someone.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 02:24**

I don't normally do this, but I'd like to send my best wishes to Frank Maloney.

He's a fantastic manager, and one of the most important men in British boxing. I'm sure the problems with his heart are, from his point of view, paling into insignificance compared to the emotional pain he's in.

I hope that just as the doctors can get his body up and running again, so time can heal the wounds this has no doubt opened.

I can't imagine what it must be like to find someone close to me dead.

Terrible time for Frank, and I think he deserves all the support in the world.

All the best, and get well soon.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 04:30**

back to the hospital today, I will let him know all the messages, he cannot get his laptop to work!!, rung me at 7.30am!! should be resting...

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 06:22**

ERIC GUY wrote:back to the hospital today, I will let him know all the messages, he cannot get his laptop to work!!, rung me at 7.30am!! should be resting...

hi frank,
hope you are feeling better today, in mind and heart.
i know you would have got close to darren over the short that would have knowing him.
and this will be hurting you now, but time is a healer.
god bless
pj gallagher

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 06:28**

Get well soon Frank - Met you in Bolton at the weigh in for Amir Khans debut and found you very approachable and a genuine nice guy -
the honest opinions you provide are like a breath of fresh air - dont go changing!!!

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 06:33**

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 90,00.html

Frank Maloney has vowed to return to boxing as soon as possible after being hospitalised after finding Darren Sutherland hanged in his flat.

The promoter and manager was thought to have had a minor heart attack after watching his fighter John McDermott controversially lose an English heavyweight title fight to Tyson Fury, live on Sky Sports.

Maloney was seen furiously demanding justice for McDermott, who according to most ringsiders had clearly won the fight.

The stress of the evening's events, and the subsequent discovery of Sutherland, saw Maloney take a turn for the worse, but he is determined to fight McDermott's corner at the hearing into the fight outcome later this month.

"Doctors have told me that after some days of rest I will be fine and I cannot wait to return to work in the sport of boxing as soon as possible," he said.

"I had no idea the heart attack had happened at the fight. I did have some chest pains and felt a bit unwell but I just put it down to the stress and excitement of what was happening.

"I can guarantee I will be there at the headquarters of the British Boxing Board of Control on September 23 when they stage their hearing into what I believe was the total injustice of the McDermott result.

"Boxing is my life. I have had plenty of highs in the sport and plenty of lows as well. But nothing will ever compare to the shock and sorrow of finding Darren in his flat on Monday night."

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 06:55**

I contacted a mate of Frank's to wish him well from all of us. This is his response to you all that I'd thought I'd share. As you probably have read online, Frank had the heart attack on Friday:

I have just spoken to Frank and he read all your messages last night. He said to say cheers to all at boxrec for their sympathy to Darren and wishing him well. He should be out of hospital at the end of the week and will post something up personally. There is a chance he will return home tomorrow, but more likely Friday or Saturday.

He had an op at a London hospital yesterday (Tues), but has been transferred back to Farnborough and is on the mend. He was genuinely surprised at all the messages.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 06:59**

Even though a lot of us argue, we are one big family in the end, I hope. I'm glad Frank's OK. Looking forward to seeing more cards from him in the future.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 07:16**

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I contacted a mate of Frank's to wish him well from all of us. This is his response to you all that I'd thought I'd share. As you probably have read online, Frank had the heart attack on Friday:

I have just spoken to Frank and he read all your messages last night. He said to say cheers to all at boxrec for their sympathy to Darren and wishing him well. He should be out of hospital at the end of the week and will post something up personally. There is a chance he will return home tomorrow, but more likely Friday or Saturday.

He had an op at a London hospital yesterday (Tues), but has been transferred back to Farnborough and is on the mend. He was genuinely surprised at all the messages.

He shouldn't be surprised, the only reason people ever argue with him is because they care about the sport. Everyone knows that Frank does a lot for British boxing and we all feel for him at this horrible time.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 07:25**

He should not be surprised at all, he slags us off and we sometimes slag him off and its all in good fun, we know he is a passionate good guy.

He once called us 'trainspotters' but now he posts on Boxrec and facebook!

Get well soon,Frank.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 07:33**

DG. wrote:He should not be surprised at all, he slags us off and we sometimes slag him off and its all in good fun, we know he is a passionate good guy.

He once called us 'trainspotters' but now he posts on Boxrec and facebook!

Get well soon,Frank.

'Boxing Anoraks' was another term he used when referring to us.

Cheers for passing on the message Emerson

Keep your pecker up Frank

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 07:56**

Asterix wrote:Even though a lot of us argue, we are one big family in the end, I hope. I'm glad Frank's OK. Looking forward to seeing more cards from him in the future.

Do you know fella, you just took the words right out of my mouth. It's a shame, but some of the time it takes events like this to make us realise what's really important in the scheme of things.
Best wishes to Frank and hope he makes a full recovery

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 08:23**

Frank seems a great charocter and his love of the greatest sport of all shines through in all he says.get well frank.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 08:26**

doctorboxing wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I contacted a mate of Frank's to wish him well from all of us. This is his response to you all that I'd thought I'd share. As you probably have read online, Frank had the heart attack on Friday:

I have just spoken to Frank and he read all your messages last night. He said to say cheers to all at boxrec for their sympathy to Darren and wishing him well. He should be out of hospital at the end of the week and will post something up personally. There is a chance he will return home tomorrow, but more likely Friday or Saturday.

He had an op at a London hospital yesterday (Tues), but has been transferred back to Farnborough and is on the mend. He was genuinely surprised at all the messages.
He shouldn't be surprised, the only reason people ever argue with him is because they care about the sport. Everyone knows that Frank does a lot for British boxing and we all feel for him at this horrible time.

Yes, even Frank's enemies would have to concede that he's one of the most persistent and pervading men in boxing, and a genuine servant of the sport. He may call us anoraks, and he may like any other promoter get flak on here from time to time - but I'm sure everyone on her recognises his contribution to the sport.

Posted: **16 Sep 2009, 10:28**

Sorry the last few days have been so traumatic for you Frank. I just hope you feel better soon. Waylon.

Posted: **17 Sep 2009, 07:43**

Asterix wrote:Even though a lot of us argue, we are one big family in the end, I hope. I'm glad Frank's OK. Looking forward to seeing more cards from him in the future.

Even though you are a prize knob sometimes, you are correct that we are all one big family on here, despite the jibes!

We are the Boxrec family.

Darren was also part of it for a time and that makes it seem all the more strange and sad he is no longer here - Darren had a lot of support on the boards.

RIP Darren

Get well soon Frank.

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