A 14-year-old kickboxer who collapsed during an English title fight in Leeds has died from his injuries.
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 was a member of Marsden's All Styles Kickboxing in Sheffield, which has set up a JustGiving page to raise money for the youngster's family.
The club wrote on its Facebook page: "Let's please come together to support Simon, Jo, Katie, Heather and the rest of the Marsden family at this incredibly difficult time.
"No amount of money can ease the pain but let's please do what we can."
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, but are not treating it as suspicious.
On the night, Marden's All Styles Kickboxing described on Facebook how the fight came to be stopped.
"Unfortunately, (Saturday) night's English title fight had to be stopped due to Scotty needing immediate medical attention," the club wrote.
It continued: "There was no way to foresee the fight ending in such a way as at no point were either ever in any overwhelming danger from each other.
"Everyone is still in shock as there were simply no signs to suggest the fight needed to be stopped.
"The referee stepped in to protect Scott as soon as he could, which meant Scott did not hit the canvas and was laid down and straight into recovery position."
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