"An absolute warrior with a heart of gold": Tributes pour in after shock death of Doncaster boxer

By Darren Burke
Published 20th May 2024, 08:37 BST
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Tributes have begun pouring in following the shock death of a Doncaster boxer who was also a familiar face as a doorman on the city’s nightlife scene.

Friends have been paying emotional tributes to Andrew Ross, known as “The Bomber” following the announcement.

A renonwned bare knuckle fighter, Mr Ross also kep guard on the doors of a number of city centre doors during his career.

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One said: “A giant of a man. But the kindest soul. Awesome man with a HUGE heart. RIP.”

Emotional tributes have begun pouring in following the shock death of boxer Andrew "Bomber" Ross.Emotional tributes have begun pouring in following the shock death of boxer Andrew "Bomber" Ross.
Emotional tributes have begun pouring in following the shock death of boxer Andrew "Bomber" Ross.

Another shared: “I cannot believe what I’ve just found out – my amazing Andy Ross “Andy Bomber” has passed away I’m absolutely heartbroken.”

“Absolutely devastated at the news that Andy Bomber Ross has left this world,” shared another.

"You have left a massive hole in all our hearts. I know you have got one of the best beds in heaven, sleep tight pal until we meet again.”

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Another wrote: “Horrible news to hear - RIP The Bomber Andy Ross you absolute beast, you’ll be sadly missed by many top bloke.”

Another pal added: “Such sad, devastating news.

“You'll be very much missed big man.

“Thank you for being there for me when I needed it.”

Another shared: “RIP to an absolute animal and warrior but with a pure heart of gold for what was right, I’m sure you’re going to be missed by many.”

A former soldier, Mr Ross was forced to quit the army in 2017 after suffering a serious leg injury, switching careers to become a bare knuckle fighter.

The circumstances of Mr Ross’s death have not been announced.

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