22-year-old Scottish prospect sadly passes away.
Colin Cairney, an unbeaten prospect from Sirling, Scotland, has tragically passed away at the age of 22.
Unbeaten in ten fights, the 6’1″ puncher was a large and towering figure in his division of welterweight. Such was his power that he dispatched of tough foes such as Mykhailo Sovtus, Angelo Dragone, and Naeem Ali, the last of whom currently only has 9 stoppage losses in 156 total defeats.
But outside of his boxing career, the young Scotsman was popular and well-liked.
It is understood that during a holiday to the Thai island of Phuket, Cairney was returning to his hotel room after a night of partying when he got into a disagreement with the driver of his tuk-tuk regarding payment of the fare.
Reportedly, they made an agreement to stop at an ATM so Cairney could withdraw the money. However, the promising youngster would end up falling from the vehicle and hitting his head on the pavement.
Medics would arrive, and Cairney was transported to Patong Hospital. However, he was then transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital due to the seriousness of his injuries.
The incident took place on Sunday, and Cairney had been on life support throughout this week. However, it has now been confirmed that he has very unfortunately passed away at the age of just 22.
His boxing club confirmed the sad news on his GoFundMe page, stating, “Everyone at Team 1314 is absolutely devastated by the loss of our Colin.
“Colin isn’t just a member of the club. He is family. He is a huge part of Team 1314 and someone who means so much to so many people. His presence, his character, and the memories we shared with him will stay with us forever.
“There are no words for a loss like this. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Colin’s family, friends, and everyone who loved him at this incredibly difficult time.
“Colin, you will be remembered forever and will always be in our hearts. Rest easy, champ.”
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