Boxer Willie Limond, 45, has passed away a week after suffering a suspected seizure in his car. Limond had a successful career, winning 42 out of 48 fights and holding multiple titles. He was set to make a comeback fight in May.
Limond, 45, enjoyed a highly successful career, winning 42 of his 48 fights, with 13 of those victories coming with a knockout. He won the EBU European Union super featherweight title, the Commonwealth lightweight and super-lightweight titles, and the British super-lightweight title during his career.
Limond, who last fought against fellow countryman Ricky Burns in September, was set to face Joe Laws in his comeback fight in Glasgow on May 3. And the world of boxing took to social media to pay tribute with Curtis Woodhouse saying: "Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man. We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ."St.
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