Scott Westgarth: British boxer dies after winning fight in Doncaster

Scott Westgarth: British boxer dies after winning fight in Doncaster

Scott Westgarth: British boxer dies after winning fight in Doncaster

British boxer Scott Westgarth has died in hospital once falling unwell following a light-heavyweight fight in Doncaster on Sat.

The 31-year-old won the agent bout on points against Dec Spelman.

He gave the impression to be in pain throughout post-fight interviews and was then taken to hospital once falling unwell backstage.

The rest of the show, headlined by plant scientist Woodhouse United Nations agency was owing to fight in an exceedingly Commonwealth light-welterweight title agent, was off.

Westgarth, United Nations agency was the unsuccessful person going into Saturday's bout, was chasing associate English title fight.

His previous record was six wins, 2 losses and a draw.

Stefy Bull tweet

Promoter Stefy Bull stony-broke the news on social media

The news was proclaimed by Westgarth's promoter for the weekend fight, Stefy Bull, United Nations agency aforementioned the boxer was "a young man doing employment he loves".

Westgarth's opponent on the night, Spelman, additionally paid his tribute.