Joe Gallagher announces September surgery after cancer diagnosis
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Boxing trainer Joe Gallagher disclosed that his cancer returned in January, despite initially receiving an all-clear in September 2025. Following chemotherapy treatment, he is scheduled for surgery next month to remove cancer from his liver. Gallagher expressed concerns over his health earlier this year but remains optimistic about his recovery and plans to return to coaching in October. He discussed his situation during an appearance on the Toe2Toe Sky Sports Boxing podcast.
- •Gallagher was previously diagnosed with stage four bowel and liver cancer.
- •He has undergone seven cycles of chemotherapy this year.
- •Surgery scheduled for September aims to remove cancerous areas from his liver.
- •Gallagher hopes to return to training in October.
"Boxing trainer Joe Gallagher has revealed his cancer returned in January, but after responding well to chemotherapy he has an operation in September with hopes of getting the all-clear again.
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