Man dies after sustaining ‘serious injuries’ in charity boxing match
A man left "seriously injured" after participating in a charity boxing match has died in hospital.
An unnamed student participating in one of the opening fights had required medical attention at the Ultra White Collar Boxing at Harvey Hadden Sports Village on March 25.
The event, which was scheduled from 5.30pm to 10pm, was abruptly cut short after one man received serious injuries and required attention from on-site paramedics.
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He was subsequently taken to Queen's Medical Centre, with the unnamed man dying of the injuries suffered in the opening bout of the charity fight after his condition "deteriorated", NottinghamshireLive reported.
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."
Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) is a charity that gives people with "no boxing background" the chance to step in the ring and raise money for Cancer Research UK, their website says.
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The UWCB charity says over 100,000 people have competed in their fights, raising over £25million in the process.
With the charity aiming to raise £1million a month for Cancer Research, an offer of free boxing training and the chance to fight at a black-tie event was offered by the site.
Their charitable plans read: "The term 'white collar' refers to 'white collar workers' or business professionals taking part, but now white collar boxing is the fastest growing contact sport in the world, with all different types of people taking part.
"Since 2013, our target has been to raise £1million in one month for life saving research".
The Daily Star has approached UWCB for comment.
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