Boxer Lee Noble dies aged 33 following tragic battle with terminal cancer

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Lee Noble has tragically died at the age of just 33 following his battle with terminal brain cancer.

The former boxing talent was first diagnosed with leukemia back in 2014.

And he then later confirmed five years later that the cancer was terminal.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Noble ultimately lost his life to the illness.

His family and friends were by his side in Sheffield, with the boxing world now in mourning at his passing.

Top promoter Eddie Hearn was among Noble's many supporters within the sport.

And Hearn led the tributes for the former super-middleweight as news spread of his death.

Hearn took to Twitter to post: "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."

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