Ringnews24 today was saddened to learn that British boxing legend Dean Powell has passed away.
Highly regarded Dean Powell enjoyed a successful career in boxing over the past 25 years. He worked as a manager, matchmaker and could be seen on our TV screens regularly working as a cornerman. Dean worked with names such as Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe, Nigel Benn, Nathan Cleverly, Emanuel Steward and Ricky Burns.
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All of us are deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of our very close friend and colleague, Dean Powell. Dean was a valued and popular member of our team and within the sport of boxing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones for their tragic loss.
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Tributes left on Twitter by the British Boxing community as reports surface of Dean Powell’s death.
Joe Calzaghe @RealJoeCalzaghe
Shocked and saddened to hear the news of Dean Powell. Was in my corner for many of my big fights. RIP Dean x
Adam Booth @boxingbooth
Numb and sad. RIP Dean Powell. You will be missed by all of us that had the opportunity to know and work with you!
Barry McGuigan @ClonesCyclone
Shocking news about Dean Powell, God rest his soul. RIP
Paul Butler @PaulButler
Gutted to hear the news about Dean Powell, great man and will be missed! He helped get me where I am today as a professional #RIP
Callum Smith @CallumSmith
Rest in peace Dean Powell. Lovely feller. Thoughts are with his loved ones. So sad x
Bradley Skeete @BradleySkeete
R.I.P to my manager and friend Dean Powell. You will be sadly missed x
Steve Bunce @bigdaddybunce
Dean Powell was from a time when people became smart by listening. That time has gone. From Dudley with too much heart. I will miss him.
James Degale @jamesdegale1
Shocked and devastated to hear about the passing of Dean Powell. A sad loss to British boxing. RIP x
Gary Lockett @TheLockettMan
Deeply saddened by the lost of Dean Powell, only spoke to him at 8pm last night and was supposed to meet him in Cardiff on Wednesday. #RIP
Carl Greaves @CarlGreavesPro
R.I.P dean powell i was only talking to him on sunday can’t believe it my heart goes out to all his family.
Barry Hearn @BarryHearn
Everyone at matchroom devastated to hear the news about dean Powell RIP dean a real boxing man.
Alex Arthur MBE @AlexArthur1
Thoughts & condolences with Dean Powell’s family & close friends at this time…
Haroon khan @harrykingkhan
Reading the sad news about Dean Powell what a great guy and also matchmaker he was. Worked a lot with team khan in the past. Will be missed
Derry Mathews @derrymathews23
Absolutely devastated over Dean Powell what a great fella and one of most hard working men have ever seen sad sad time for boxing
Derek Chisora @dellboychisora
Rest in peace Dean Boxing will miss you
