BOXER Lee Noble has passed away aged 33 after a brave battle with cancer.
SunSport confirmed that Lee sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning with his family and friends by his side in Sheffield.
He was first diagnosed with leukaemia in 2014 and confirmed he had terminal brain cancer in 2019.
Lee had the support of several boxers and promoters throughout his illness, receiving a WBC honorary belt and letter in 2019 for his fight.
Eddie Hearn was one of many to lead the tributes for the former super-middleweight.
Hearn tweeted: “Very saddened to hear of the passing of Lee Noble.
“Lee fought his illness so bravely for many Years and my thoughts and everyone at Matchroom are with him and his family. At peace now.”
Lee fought the likes of Billy Joe Saunders, Martin Murray and John Ryder during his career.
His last win in the professional boxing ring came in 2014, which marked his fifth in a row.
He was managed by the Ingle family – who famously trained Prince Naseem Hamed – and was supported by Kell Brook, Kid Galahad and Saunders during his battle.
RIP Lee
#26RR
— Ryan Rhodes
(@26RLR) March 21, 2021
RIP Lee Noble
— matthew macklin (@mattmacklin) March 21, 2021
RIP Lee Noble
— Kal Yafai (@iam_yafai) March 21, 2021
Heartbreaking news to wake up to the passing of Lee Noble, fought until the final bell. Rest in perfect peace Champ
— Ellie Scotney (@elliescotney_) March 21, 2021
In August 2020, Noble tragically revealed his treatment had ran out, but vowed to carry on fighting.
His death sparked heartbreak across the boxing world, as several paid their respects to the brave fighter.
Conrad Cummings tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the death of Boxer Lee Noble, only 33 years young also. So sad. RIP champ xx.”
Ellie Scotney wrote: “Heartbreaking news to wake up to the passing of Lee Noble, fought until the final bell. Rest in perfect peace Champ.”
Kal Yafai posted: “RIP Lee Noble.”
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