Undefeated Scottish welterweight Colin Cairney sadly passes away from his injuries

News breaks of Colin Cairney's untimely passing

IFL TV reported the awful news that no one wanted to hear, "We are saddened to bring you the news that undefeated Scottish welterweight Colin Cairney has sadly passed away after being involved in a tragic accident in Thailand.

IFL wrote: "All of our thoughts at IFL are with Colin's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. 

"Rest in peace champ."

Stirling star Colin Cairney, 22, was unbeaten in 10 pro bouts and was holidaying in Thailand when he was critically injured after falling from a tuk-tuk.

The boxer was returning to his hotel from a night of partying on the island of Phuket in the early hours of June 14th.

Reports claim he was involved in a dispute with the driver of his tuk-tuk taxi over paying the fare.

It is believed arrangements were made for the driver to stop at an ATM so Cairney could withdraw money.

But the young star fell from the back of the vehicle, suffering a catastrophic head injury in the incident.

Medics arrived at around 4:10am local time and transported him to Patong Hospital, before later being transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital due to the severity of the injury.

The family of the stricken star released a statement alongside a GoFundMe raising money for the costs of medical treatment and the transport of him and his loved ones.

The page, which has raised over £30,000, read: “We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for help for our son, who has been seriously injured in an accident while in Thailand.

“What began as a normal trip has turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.

“We are doing everything we can, but we need help to bring him back to the UK where he can continue his recovery surrounded by loved ones.”

The boxer remains in a coma, with one family member telling media: “They’re keeping him alive on a machine.

“He’s clinically brain dead. I’m waiting to hear from the doctor and when his life support will be removed.”

GBN would like to express their deepest condolences to all of Colin's family and friends at this very difficult time.