British boxer Scott Westgarth dies in hospital after bout

London, February 26: Scott Westgarth, a British boxer, has died after being rushed to hospital moments after he appeared in pain in a post-fight interview after winning his bout.

Westgarth, 31, earned a win on points over 10 rounds against Dec Spellman in an English title eliminator at The Dome, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on Saturday (February 24).

The Newcastle fighter was taken ill after the bout and died in Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital, reports Daily Mail.

His promoter, Stefy Bull, confirmed the tragic news. He said: '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."

Westgarth, a former ski instructor, worked as a chef at Sheffield's Royal Victoria Holiday Inn and his victory over Spelman meant he was one win away from becoming the English light heavyweight champion.

He began boxing at the age of 24. Ringside medics accompanied Westgarth to hospital.