Boxingtalk salutes the late British boxing journalist Ron Lewis, who, according to the Guardian, suffered a heart attack and died suddenly at the age of 54. Jackson's social media account contained this post from his wife, Ellie: "I am sorry to announce the death of my husband Ron. He passed away this morning at the age of 54. It was a complete shock. It’s wonderful reading all your messages and memories of him ... Thank you everyone who was a part of his life."

 

Promoter Frank Warren issued the following statement: "All of us at Queensberry are so sorry to hear that the respected journalist Ron Lewis has passed away. Ron was a boxing man through and through and he will be sorely missed.  Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to his wife and two young children for their sad loss."

 

Promoter Eddie Hearn wrote: "Deeply saddened by the news that Ron Lewis passed away this morning. Ron was front and centre at the press conference yesterday and we spoke at length - a very nice man who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. God bless."

 

Boxingtalk joins the boxing community in sending its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Ron Lewis.