Scottish boxer Colin Cairney dies following accident in Thailand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colin Cairney, a 22-year-old boxer from Stirling, died in Thailand after sustaining a serious head injury in an incident involving a tuk-tuk. He was discovered unconscious in Phuket's Patong district on Saturday morning and was reportedly on life support before his death was confirmed by his promoter and boxing clubs. Cairney, who held an undefeated record of 10 fights, had recently won the WBO International Youth Championship and was described as a promising talent with a bright future in the sport. Tributes poured in from his boxing club and supporters, mourning the loss of a beloved figure. The British Foreign Office is providing support to his family during this difficult time.
- •Cairney was found unconscious in Phuket's Patong district.
- •He had an undefeated record and won the WBO International Youth Championship.
- •His boxing club, Team 1314, expressed deep condolences.
- •Tributes describe him as a gentleman and a talented boxer.
- •The British Foreign Office is assisting his family.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Tributes to boxer who died in Thailand in tuk-tuk incident
"Colin Cairney, from Stirling, is believed to have been found unconscious on a road in Phuket's Patong district on Saturday morning.
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