British boxer, Scott Westgarth, has tragically died after falling ill after a heavyweight bout on Saturday. Westgarth looked uncomfortable as he was interviewed ringside after his points victory over Dec Spelman in Doncaster and was rushed to the hospital, having deteriorated backstage.
The 31-year-old who had been chasing an English title fight died in Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed. Stefy Bull, Westgarth’s promoter, wrote on social media on Monday “God bless Scott Westgarth.”
“To promote a boxing show and a young man doing a job he loves losing his life, I have no words.” Spelman also reacted to the news, saying “absolutely heartbroken and lost for words: all continue to pray for Scott’s family and the people close to him: rest easy my friend.”
Trubutes have come in from around the boxing world, all offering their condolences for the loss. British Boxer Westgarth Passes On After Heavyweight Bout. British boxer, Scott Westgarth, has tragically died after falling ill after a heavyweight bout on Saturday.
Westgarth looked uncomfortable as he was interviewed ringside after his points victory over Dec Spelman in Doncaster and was rushed to the hospital, having deteriorated backstage. The 31-year-old who had been chasing an English title fight died in Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.
Stefy Bull, Westgarth’s promoter, wrote on social media on Monday “God bless Scott Westgarth.” “To promote a boxing show and a young man doing a job he loves losing his life, I have no words.”
Spelman also reacted to the news, saying “absolutely heartbroken and lost for words: all continue to pray for Scott’s family and the people close to him: rest easy my friend.”
Trubutes have come in from around the boxing world, all offering their condolences for the loss.
