Former British and Commonwealth champion Willie Limond has died at the age of 45, his son has announced on social media. Limond, who won 42 of his 48 fights as a professional from 1999 to 2023, had fallen ill last week after suffering a suspected seizure while driving. 'Shouldn't even have to be writing a post like this at all and I normally wouldn't but because of all the journalists and the fake news that has been spread about I have to,' said son Jake on Instagram.
In 2007 he notably knocked down an emerging Amir Khan in the defence of his Commonwealth title, before eventually retiring in the eighth round against the future world champion. He had also held the European title in 2004 following his unanimous decision victory over Youssouf Djibaba, and would later share the ring with Anthony Crolla in a fight for the British title in 2011. Limond most recently fought in September 2023 when he suffered an eighth-round stoppage defeat to Ricky Burns in Glasgow.
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