The boxing world has paid tribute to former Scottish champion Andrew Tham, who died aged 28 after a motorbike crash.
The rising boxer, who became Scottish featherweight champion last September, collided with a car on May 31 in Glasgow, two weeks after his loss to undefeated George Stewart in their Celtic Featherweight title fight in late May.
Emergency officers rushed to the scene and transported him to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with serious injuries.
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He died in hospital on Monday.
The driver and passengers of the car were released after treatment for minor injuries.
Stewart paid tribute to his rival and said it was “an absolute honour” to share the ring with him two weeks ago.
Andrew Tham. Instagram
“I’m absolutely devastated to hear the news of Andy Tham passing.
“It was an absolute honour and a pleasure to share the ring with him two weeks ago. A true warrior.
“I have no words to describe this devastating news other than heartbreaking.
“My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.”
Tham was managed by St Andrew’s Sporting Club.
In a statement on X it said: “Andy was a champion in the ring, and a character out of the ring.
“It has been an honour to have him in our stable for the entirety of his professional boxing career and he will be greatly missed by us all.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
More tributes from fans on social media were posted once word spread of what happened to Tham.
“Very sad news. Literally watched him headline the Ravenscraig weeks ago – life is so precious. Thinking of his poor family,” one wrote.
Another said: “Only seen him boxing a few weeks ago at Ravenscraig, such a tragedy.”
Tham won his featherweight title on the undercard of the “Battle of the Legends” fight between Scottish boxing greats Ricky Burns and Willie Limond.