More Sports Boxing Boxing British boxer Scott Westgarth dies hours after winning fight Westgarth, who was 31, was rushed to hospital following his victory over Dec Spellman. AFP London 26 February, 2018 18:46 IST AFP London 26 February, 2018 18:46 IST British boxer Scott Westgarth died after falling ill in the aftermath of winning an English light-heavyweight title eliminator bout on Saturday.Westgarth, who was 31, was rushed to hospital following his victory over Dec Spellman, but died in the early hours of Sunday morning, the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed."God bless Scott Westgarth. To promote a boxing show and a young man doing a job he loves losing his life, I have no words. RIP lad, thoughts go out to your family and your team, it's been the hardest few days I've had to endure. No idea what to do moving forward," the show's promoter Stefy Bull posted on Twitter.Spellman also paid his respects. "Absolutely heartbroken and lost for words," he said on Twitter. "Continue to pray for Scott's family and the people close to him rest easy my friend." Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.