World boxing champion Andrew Tham dies at 28 after motorcycle accident

Tham, who stood 6ft 2in (1.88m) during his professional career, won the Scottish featherweight championship from Jack Turner last September.

“Andy was a champion in the ring and a personality outside of it. It was an honour to have him in our stable throughout his professional boxing career and we will all miss him very much,” St. Andrews Sporting Club, which managed Tham, wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

British Boxing Control, the governing body for British boxing, expressed its condolences.

“The British Boxing Board of Control extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Tham following his tragic death,” the board wrote on X. “Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”

Tham lost a non-title fight to George Stewart last month.