British boxer Colin Cairney has died in hospital following an accident in Thailand.
Cairney, a 22-year-old unbeaten boxer with a record of 10 victories from 10 fights, was reported to have fallen head-first from a moving tuk-tuk after arguing with his driver about the fare on the island of Phuket.
Medics found him at 4.10am unconscious and bleeding in the road.
A UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand.’
A spokesperson for Boxing Scotland said: ‘Boxing Scotland are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former international boxer Colin Cairney.
‘The 22-year-old represented Scotland many times at prestigious competitions such as the European Junior Championships and the World Youth Championships.’
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British boxer Colin Cairney (centre) has died in an accident while on holiday in Thailand
