Darren Sutherland 1982 – 2009

Biography

Darren Sutherland was Dublin’s golden boy—a boxer with lightning-fast reflexes and devastating precision who represented Ireland on the international stage. Born in 1982, he became one of his country’s most promising pugilists, competing at the highest levels of amateur boxing and later transitioning to the professional ranks. With his quick footwork and intelligent ring generalship, Sutherland captured hearts across Ireland and earned respect from boxing’s elite, embodying the gritty determination of Dublin’s storied fight game.

The Irish boxing community was devastated when Sutherland died on September 14, 2009, at age 27. His sudden passing left a profound void in a sport that had defined his life. Though his career was tragically cut short, Sutherland’s impact on Irish boxing endures—remembered as a talented fighter whose potential seemed limitless, and whose memory continues to inspire the next generation of boxers coming up through Dublin’s gyms.