A 14-year-old kickboxer who collapsed during an English title fight in Leeds has died.
Scott Marsden needed urgent medical attention during the competition on Saturday and was taken to hospital where his condition was described as critical.
Leeds Martial Arts College paid tribute to the "true champion".
"Our deepest condolences & sympathy go to our friends the Marsdens at this terrible time," it said in a statement.
"Scotty will always be in our hearts & our thoughts & we miss you dearly.
"A true champion in every way who's energy & positivity affected everyone he met.
"Rest now Scotty lad."
The teenager had been kickboxing since the age of four and was a pupil at Forge Valley secondary school in Sheffield.
He was a member of Marsden's All Styles Kickboxing, which has set up a JustGiving page to raise money for the youngster's family.
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