Former Boxer Found Dead In West Cork
A former professional heavyweight boxer has been found dead at his home in West Cork. Billy Isaac , a native of Manchester, was found dead at his home at Dromreagh in Durrus near Bantry around 11.30am yesterday morning. The 45 year old's body was found by gardai who called to the house after they were contacted by a workman who was unable to make contact with him. Mr. Isaac was found dead in a downstairs room and gardai believe he was fatally injured when he fell while trying to climb in through a downstairs window. Mr Isaac's body was removed to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem today but gardai don't suspect foul play at this stage.
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