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Boxer Scott Brookes, 20, dies after road accident



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Published Date: 01 April 2008
A PROMISING young South Yorkshire boxing star has died in hospital after being hit by a taxi.
Scott Brookes, aged 20, from Mexborough, was in Rotherham General Hospital following the collision on Rowms Lane, Swinton, at around 1.10am yesterday.

Police this afternoon confirmed he died at 12.40pm today.

It is understood doctors and Scott's family had been due to make the heartbreaking decision whether to turn off his life support machine today.

South Yorkshire Police said a 20-year-old Mexborough man had suffered "life-threatening head injuries" after being struck by a taxi driven by a 39-year-old Kimberworth man.

Scott's promoter Dennis Hobson confirmed it was the young cruiserweight star.

The young boxer has a huge South Yorkshire following and is a close friend and stablemate of Sheffield boxer Clinton Woods who is currently in America preparing to defend his light heavyweight world title on April 14.

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Scott's older brother Stuart, 25, is also a well known boxer and both brothers enjoyed a strong and vocal following whenever they fought.

Pedestrian Scott was in the road when the collision happened but police are still investigating the incident.

Dennis, who now has the hard task of breaking the news to world title hopeful Clinton, described Scott as a "lovely lad" and said he was devastated by the news.

"It is going to be a terrible thing having to tell Clinton.

"Scott was the more boisterous of the two brothers, a lovely lad, who we rated as a genuine prospect," he said.

He described Scott, a labourer by trade, as being in "incredible shape" and said the youngster had been busy preparing for his next fight.

"All our thoughts are with his family," said Dennis.

Older brother Stuart, a middleweight fighter, last fought in Sheffield two weeks ago.

Rookie Scott had won all of his four professional fights, taking on opponents in Sheffield, Rotherham and Mexborough.

His most recent fixture was in November 2007 when he beat Sheffield boxer Carl Wild at Hellaby Hall hotel.

Police today asked witnesses to yesterday's collision to call their witness helpline on 0114 2202970.


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Cousin Shell,

01/04/2008 22:45:46
Scott we love and miss you dearly Stuart and Bridie are devastated Granny Agnes even made your Sunday dinner how many puddings did yoy eat? I know cause Granny Agnes told me while we sat at the hospital waiting for you to wake up. Avril you Mum what a woman. Please watch over your Mum you know how much her ans Bridie needed you. Make sure that Suart carries on boxing in your memory. Lots of love xxxxx
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anonymous 1,

mexborough 02/04/2008 00:04:24
a larger than life character who lived life to the full...gone but never forgotten.good luck on the other side love...to avril frm one mum to another scott achieved so much in his short life and you must be so proud of him...memories are for ever and no-one can take them from you..twenty years on earth a lifetime in your heart...bye scott xxxx
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The Barker Family,

Barnet, Hertfordshire. 02/04/2008 11:18:02
I happen to be in Yorkshire yesterday as my aunt had been taken ill and was in Barnsley Hospital, when l was there l saw the The Star paper with a young boxer on the front who had been involved in a accident. I also had two sons that boxed, unfortunately Gary died in a car accident 16 mths ago he was 19 yrs old, like Scott he also had a very promising boxing career, his brother Darren is 25yrs and a Profession Boxer just like Stuart it seem like I had gone back 16 mths. All I could think about was what you were all going through, having been there myself... My heart is with you all at this very sad time and l wish l could give you words of comfort, but sometimes just knowing others are thinking of you and sharing your pain does help a little... God Bless to you all xxxx
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donna , chzzer and tree. rotherham gang.,

02/04/2008 15:39:04
always thinking of you and how proud we all were to no such a wonderul kind lad, our last drink saturday nite and you dancing and making us all laugh, will mis u buddy bigstyle, love always,xxx
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Tim Drake,

Mexborough 02/04/2008 20:32:21
Didnt know Scott personaly but knew he had a big heart and a big personality. His big bro Stuart needs to be strong and fight on in the memory of his brother and to be there for his mum and dad and family. As a sportsman its always sad to see a dedicated young man go so early. But I bet Ali will be busy up at the pearly gates. God bless you Scott
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mexborough mum,

mexborough 02/04/2008 21:03:09
i didnt know scott that well but i did know him we went to the same school and we often talked when we saw each other out and about and its a terrible thing to happen at such a young age. it hits home when its a face you reconise. as the mum of a very young son i cannot imagine the feeling of having to do what scott's mum did. my thoughts r with scotts family and wish there pain to heal quickly and to remeber the talented young man scott turned out to be x Goodnight god bless scott u was taken far too soon x x x
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Rick Oxley (Snake),

Mexborough 03/04/2008 13:19:09
Scot(2ts i know), there is nothing i could ever write on here to explain just how special you are as a person and how talented you are. Your my best mate and you always will be. You will always be inside both my head and my heart. Make sure ya watching over us cos we gonna be doing lots of things we need you to be apart of. I know your the bouncer on those gates and one day you will be opening them for me and we can party somemore and you can finish whatever food i leave when we go for our regular meals. Love u always and forever Oxley xxx
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emma (little legs),

08/04/2008 15:42:46
my darling scotty..words cant describe how much i miss you but i know u will be with me everyday.i love you with all my heart and i always will.I would do anything to have you back in my life but i no that there is nothing i can do or say that will ever bring u back but i know u will live on in our hearts. Hope you are peaceful my darling and dont ever forget how much i love you because i know how much you loved me.love you forever and always your princess little legs x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
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