we're hearing tonight that belfast boxer john cooney has died today, days after suffering a brain injury during a fight earlier this week. the 28 year old underwent surgery after his first defence of the celtic super featherweight title was stopped in the ninth round. his family says they are devastated by the loss of a much loved son, brother and partner. they thanked hospital staff for their tireless efforts to save him. sadly though, as i say, john cooney died today at the age of 28, his promoter announcing that news saying he battled for his life a week before passing away today. those are the latest headlines a full roundup at the top of the hour. now, though, it's back to the saturday five xtra. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you very much, sam. yes , >> thank you very much, sam. yes, you are with gb news and we are saturday five xtra where anything can happen. will has just downed a full pint. we've had to top up. >> his class. are you saying gb news in such an odd way to