Talented boxer was future world title prospect Shock at sudden death of Jude, 19

FAMILY and friends have been left devastated by the sudden death of a talented young boxer from Fishponds, at the age of 19.

Jude Moore grew up in Hillfields and won national titles representing Downend Boxing Club, based at the Harry Crook Centre in Moorlands Road.

Downend coach Craig Turner said everyone who knew Jude was "devastated" by his death in Hertfordshire, where he was training with a view to turning professional.

Tributes to the teenager, who was tipped to be a future world champion, have been flooding in from those who knew him, both in the sport and at local schools.

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