Man dies after being ‘seriously injured’ in charity boxing match
The student was taken to hospital by paramedics but his condition deteriorated
A man died after being “seriously injured” in a charity boxing match. The student had been participating in the charity event on Saturday, March 25, which was organised by Ultra White Collar Boxing at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham.
He was taking part in one of the opening bouts of the match, which was scheduled from 5.30pm until 10pm. But it was cut short when on-site paramedics had to attend to the boxer, who was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre where he died, NottinghamshireLive reports.
Detective Inspector Chris Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers attended Harvey Hadden Sports Village on Saturday, March 25 with partners including East Midlands Ambulance Service. A man was left seriously injured following a boxing match and transported to Queen’s Medical Centre.
“Since the incident, his condition deteriorated and he has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with all of his family and friends at this difficult time.
"We are keeping an open mind and working with the coroner to establish what has happened.”
A spokesperson for Ultra White Collar Boxing said: “Everyone at Ultra White Collar Boxing was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our participants, who took part in our Nottingham event on Saturday, March 25. Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this difficult time.
“We are in close contact with his family and continue to offer them all the support we can. With investigations now underway by the relevant authorities, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
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