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Tributes paid after death in Morecambe of champion boxer who 'brought laughter and light to every room'

Leo Mountain

Tributes have been paid after the tragic death in Morecambe of a popular young North West champion boxer.

Leo Mountain died after being hit by an HGV on the Bay Gateway in the early hours of Sunday.

Leo, 18, was a skilled and popular amateur boxer at the Coastal boxing club in the town.

He regularly boxed at their shows at Red Rose Community Centre on West End Road, and last September, became North West regional champion.

The club posted a tribute to him, saying he "brought laughter and light to every room".

"This morning we woke up to the unbelievably heartbreaking news that Leo had been involved in a terrible accident and sadly passed away.

"Leo was a fantastic young man, an absolute credit to himself and his family.

"Every boxer, coach and supporter had nothing but love for Leo, he was one of those people you couldn't help but love.

"He had an infectious personality, brought laughter and light to every room.

"In boxing terms, Leo most recently became a North West Region champion, which we know he, his family and the club took great pride in.

"He was a very talented boxer, had a great attitude and loved to box.

"Leo had a champion's heart in and out the ring.

"To think his cheeky smile, his jokes and his presence won't be seen any longer is just unthinkable. He had so much to offer this world, his journey had only just started.

"Leo, you are a son, grandson, brother, friend, gentleman, fighter and a boxer. You're respected by many, loved by many and....a CHAMPION. Forever in our hearts and minds, you'll always be missed.

"All the club's thoughts are with Leo's family, we can't imagine what they're going through."

Pictured below, Leo celebrating a win at Coastal boxing club in Morecambe.

Further tributes were posted, including from some of Leo's fellow boxers from the local area.

Owen Kirk wrote: "God bless you Leo, forever a champion my mate" and his fellow professional fighter Troy Gallagher said "RIP Leo, top lad in and out of the ring, thoughts to his family".

Morecambe and District Boxing Academy posted that it was "tragic news of the loss of such a talented young man just starting out on his journey of life".

"From all at Morecambe & District Boxing Academy we send love and thoughts to his family. God bless and RIP."

Emergency services were called at just after 3am on Sunday following the incident on the Bay Gateway, between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate.

Sgt Paul McCurrie, from Lancashire Police, said: “This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of a young man and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

"I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help should call police on 101 quoting log 0160 of April 20th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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