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appeared at the Old bailey today accused of murder.

Professional fighter Garry Delaney, 35, was working as a bouncer when he allegedly punched Paul Price, 23, causing his death.

The former Commonwealth light heavyweight champion boxer has fought in 37 professional bouts, winning 30 of them and was ranked the UK's number six cruiserweight.

He was working at the County Hotel in Woodford, east London, on October 7 last year when the alleged murder took place.

Appearing via videolink from Pentonville Prison where he is on remand, Delaney denied murder and ABH on fellow partygoer James Farrell, 43.

The trial is due to take place on June 5

Had a few drinks with him and his family after the Enzo fight. Was a genuinely nice bloke, still doesn't mean he couldn't be capable of this though. I know Knockout knows him reasonably well

All round sad tale...

didnt realise two guys were involved....
even though i know Garry well, i dont know anymore details about it really...
Just have to wait and see what happens.

interesting that he pleaded via video link... is this normal??

As I see it, there's no way he'll get found guilty of murder.

FlawedGenius wrote:As I see it, there's no way he'll get found guilty of murder.

you wouldnt think so... not after those little scum bags got off a murder charge after purposely going out with a camera phone and beating someone to death....
on the face of it this is a scuffle that had a bad ending...

knockout wrote: interesting that he pleaded via video link... is this normal??

Its basically to do with the fact Delaney has been remanded in custody. This hearing was only dealing with his plea and a few other admin issues to do with the case. Its much cheaper to set up a video link than arrange for Delaney to be transported from prison and into court for mere formalities. Its just a case of money and time being saved - nothing more.