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

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. 

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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.’

A spokesperson for organisers of the charity event, Ultra White Collar Boxing, said: ‘Everyone at Ultra White Collar Boxing was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our participants, who took part in our Nottingham event on Saturday, March 25.

‘Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this difficult time.’

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