Boxing: British boxer Scott Westgarth dies, aged 31, after 'putting on a good show'

British boxer Scott Westgarth has died after a suspected bleed on the brain, following a light-heavyweight victory on Saturday night.

Westgarth, 31, beat Dec Spelman but immediately fell ill after the event, where he was rushed to hospital after collapsing backstage.

He collapsed just minutes after giving an interview saying he was glad he ‘put on a show’ for his fans.

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He told Boxing Social immediately after the fight: : I will box anyone. I do it for the fun not because I think I am going to be world class fighter.

‘I just do it for purely for entertainment and I am just glad we could put on a show and keep everyone entertained.’

Later in the interview, Westgarth grabbed his head and winced with pain.

He stumbled into the dressing room and was seen by paramedics but was then rushed to the Royal Hallamshire hospital where he later passed away.

The remainder of the card was cancelled after Westgarth won the eliminator bout in Doncaster on points.

Tributes to Westgarth

Westgarth’s promoter Stefy Bull confirmed the news on Monday morning, with well-known boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also paying tribute to Westgarth.

Curtis Woodhouse, who played football for Birmingham, Sheffield United and Hull, featured on the card.

The 37-year-old took to Twitter on Sunday evening, saying: “Prayers are with Scott Westgarth this evening, sometimes with all the hype around boxing you forget how dangerous this sport is.”

Meanwhile Spelman, his opponent on the night, said: “Absolutely heartbroken and lost for words ail continue to pray for Scott’s family and the people close to him rest easy my friend xxx”