Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Limond’s sudden state. A 45-year-old man was found unresponsive in a car in Heatherbell Road, Coatbridge.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Limond, who was set to face Joe Laws in Newcastle in May, was due to attend a public training session on the day he fell ill, which proceeded as planned with boxers from the undercard.
A representative for the gym posted on social media, asking for prayers and respect for Limond’s family’s privacy. The Scottish boxing legend suffered a blow during his most recent bout with Ricky Burns on September 1, 2023, swallowing a technical knockout [TKO] in the eighth round.
Prior to this, Limond had been riding high on a triumphant three-win streak that produced victories against CJ Wood, William Warburton, and Michal Vosyka. Over two decades, he has competed across various weight divisions, with a primary focus on the lightweight and light welterweight classes.
Throughout his illustrious career, Limond has amassed considerable fame and success, highlighted by fine runs as a British and Commonwealth champion. In 2007, he defended his Commonwealth lightweight title against Amir Khan, earning wider prominence.
Limond’s fighting spirit has earned nods of approval from boxing aficionados everywhere, many of whom are rooting for the star amidst his fresh health battle.
