Former boxing champion Willie Limond has died on the age of 45 after being initially discovered unresponsive in his automobile following a seizure.
Earlier this month, Limond was found in his car simply hours earlier than he set to partake in a public coaching session in Glasgow forward of his deliberate bout with Joe Legal guidelines on Could 3.
However within the early hours of this Monday morning it was confirmed that he had handed away.
Taking to social media, his son Jake – who can also be knowledgeable boxer and at the moment unbeaten with a 6-0-0 file – wrote as an Instagram story: ‘My dad handed away within the early hours of the morning round 3am.
‘He fought on for close to sufficient 10 days. Warrior.’
Former Scottish boxing champion Willie Limond has died aged 45 after struggling a seizure
Limond’s son Jake (proper) confirmed his father’s passing on Monday with a heartfelt publish
Jake is certainly one of three kids to Limond – alongside his brother Drew and sister Macy
Limond Snr received 42 of his 48 skilled fights from 1999 to 2023 – together with 13 by knockout – though solely three bouts befell after 2016.
The Glaswegian was initially a footballer, taking part in 5 occasions for Albion Rovers within the late Nineties.
He held the British super-featherweight, super-lightweight and light-weight titles in addition to the Commonwealth light-welterweight, WBU light-weight and IBO Inter-Continental light-weight titles throughout his boxing profession.
4 of Limond’s six defeats had been towards fighters who received world titles – Amir Khan, Anthony Crolla, Erik Morales and Ricky Burns.
He final fought in September, dropping by TKO to fellow Scotsman Ricky Burns within the eighth spherical, with the referee stopping the struggle on the finish of the spherical due to extreme blood from his nostril.
Limond introduced his retirement from the game afterwards however made a U-turn to tackle Legal guidelines.
Limond celebrates defending his Commonwealth light-weight world title together with his sons in 2013
He received 42 of his 48 skilled bouts – with 4 defeats towards fighters who would go on to turn into world champions (pictured in 2007 after dropping his Commonwealth belt to Amir Khan)
The Scot was resulting from struggle once more on Could 3 – this time towards Joe Legal guidelines (left) in Glasgow
Paying his respects to Limond, his proposed opponent stated: ‘I’m devastated, pay attention my outdated son look forward to me on the pearly gates and we are able to get it on.
‘Can all my help and followers simply skip tha morning espresso and chuck in couple quid give this boxing legend the ship off he deserves.’
Crolla, who beat Limond in November 2011, posted on Instagram: ‘Not simply in boxing however in life, he was one of many best males I’ve ever knew. Pleasure to do your nook, share the ring with however u most of all have u as good friend. So many nice occasions with u over time.
‘My coronary heart breaks for the boys who was his greatest pals, his little woman and his superb household. Sleep nicely my good friend.’
Curtis Woodhouse, who was crushed in a British title struggle by Limond in 2014, paid tribute to the fighter on X, previously generally known as Twitter.
‘Completely devastated to listen to the information of the passing of Willie Limond, an ideal fighter and an ideal man. We stayed in contact after our struggle and all the time had fun collectively. Completely gutted. Relaxation In Peace champ,’ the Englishman wrote.
A press release from the Scot’s boxing membership, the St Andrew’s Sporting Membership, learn: ‘Everybody at St Andrew’s Sporting Membership are shocked and deeply saddened on the lack of our good friend, Willie Limond.
‘Willie was not solely a legend of the game, however an infectious character who might be tremendously missed by us all.
‘Our ideas and prayers are with Jake, Drew, Macy and the remainder of the Limond household right now.’
