Student dies after being seriously injured in charity boxing match

April 8, 2023

Student dies after being seriously injured in charity white collar boxing match

Paramedics attended to the man before he was taken to a nearby medical centre
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A young man has died after sustaining ‘serious injuries’ in a charity boxing match in Nottingham.

He had been taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing charity event last Saturday, March 25, at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham.

A series of matches were taking place from 5.30pm to 10pm, but the event was stopped early after the student required emergency medical attention following the opening bouts of his fight.

Paramedics at the event attended to the boxer before he was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre where he died.

Police said they are working with the coroner to establish what has happened.

Ultra White Collar Boxing hold charity events across the country, raising money for Cancer Research UK. One of their events is pictured

The event last week was taking place at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham

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.’

MailOnline has approached Ultra White Collar Boxing for comment.

On their website, UWCB describe themselves as a ‘unique opportunity for people with no boxing background to experience the wonderful world of boxing’. It says people can participate in a ‘safe and enjoyable environment’.

UWCB say they have raised over £25 million for their charity partners Cancer Research UK.

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UWCB describe themselves as a ‘unique opportunity for people with no boxing background to experience the wonderful world of boxing’. It holds events across the country