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Frank Warren leads tributes as iconic boxing trainer James Cook dies just months after tragic cancer diagnosis aged 66

FRANK WARREN has led the tributes to boxing trainer and former champion James Cook - who has passed away at 66. Cook - who won the British and European super-middleweight titles during his career - was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. Advertisement 3 Ex-boxing champion James Cook has passed away aged 66 Credit: Rex Features 3 MBE Cook passed away after a short cancer battle Credit: Rex Features And after a short battle, he has sadly passed away as boxing mourned the respected coach and former fighter. Promoter Warren posted: "Incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of James Cook MBE. "A true gentleman of our sport who achieved incredible things inside and outside of the ring. "The work he has done for youths in East London will live on forever and he will be hugely missed. Advertisement READ MORE IN boxing "Our condolences to his family and loved ones for their sad loss RIP." Eddie Hearn added: "Rest in peace a wonderful man and one of the most selfless you could ever find." Cook turned professional in 1982 after a successful amateur career and fought British greats in Michael Watson and Herol Graham. He won the British and European titles in the space of a year and retired after losing to Cornelius Carr in 1994. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Exclusive Exclusive Cook later became a coach and At Buckingham Palace he In later years, Cook joined Anthony Yarde's camp before the light-heavyweight's 3 Anthony Yarde with trainer Cook Credit: queensberry promotions Advertisement