14-year-old British boy dies while on holiday in Portugal
youA teenager from Edinburgh, Scotland, died on September 29, just days from turning 15, while on vacation in Portugal with his mother and younger brother.
In an interview with Edinburgh Live sport, the son’s father the son “very talented” and dedicated to the sport. In fact, Jack Pollock was already top talent touted as one of the future British boxing talents.
The young man attended the Royal High School in Clermiston, Scotland, and practiced boxing at the Amateur Boxing Club in Granton.
On Facebook, the coach paid tribute to him. “Jack’s passing devastated an entire community. Less than a year ago you walked into my gym full of ideas and antics, typical of a teenage boy who loved boxing […]. You had the heart of a lion and, in my opinion, you had gone far in the boxing world. You were never just a member. You were part of this little family. May God give you the best bed in heaven and may you all keep Jack’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace champion”, reads the publication written by David Barclay two days ago.
The reasons for the death have not yet been revealed, but it is known that the teenager died suddenly. Minutes earlier, he was filmed laughing and joking with his devastated younger brother, as well as the entire family.
However, a family friend created a page on the platform go finance me to help pay for the costs of translating Jack’s body from Portugal to Scotland. The aim was to raise 5,000 pounds, around 5,700 euros, but donations already go to more than 8,200 pounds, around 9,400 euros.
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