Arrangements are pending and details will be announced in the next few days.

"It is with overwhelming regret that we announce the passing of Dan Goossen, 64, from complications relating to liver cancer. The sudden news of his diagnosis was very much a private matter and his final days were spent surrounded by his family and closest friends. Sadness is difficult to escape as we grieve his passing, however we are filled with pride by the fact that Dan Goossen battled this aggressive illness with boundless strength and the last days of his life were fought and lived with unflinching bravery, pure love and grace beyond measure."

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Sad news. Out of all the big time promoters he seemed to have the most pleasant personality IMO. His in depth interview with Chris Byrd was pretty interesting :

R.I.P. Dan Goosen

[QUOTE=MC Hammer;14990073]The sadness and outrage here are still unwarranted;its like everyone is trying to make a damn PR statement.[/QUOTE] it's because you can't just walk away, you have to keep coming back, replying and acting like you're being treated unfairly.…

[QUOTE=hitking;14990392]I still fail to realize how asking a boxing related question, about a boxing related death, on a boxing forum is such a bad thing. Guess these guys haven't had the proper time to grieve. I guess the healing process…

[QUOTE=hitking;14990392]I still fail to realize how asking a boxing related question, about a boxing related death, on a boxing forum is such a bad thing. Guess these guys haven't had the proper time to grieve. I guess the healing process…