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07/01/2011
Boxing Champ Dies In Collision
Former heavyweight British boxing champion Gary Mason has died after a collision with a van.
Mr Mason, 48, was riding his bike yesterday in south London when he was involved in the crash.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The van driver, 43, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
He was taken to a south London police station and was later bailed pending further inquiries.
A police spokesman said: "Officers were alerted at about 6.15am yesterday to a van in collision with a bicycle on Sandy Lane South, near the junction with Woodcote Road, Wallington.
"The cyclist, aged 48 years, was pronounced dead at the scene."
A post-mortem examination is due to be held at St Helier Hospital mortuary and an inquest will be opened at Croydon Coroner's Court.
The former champion, who fought the likes of Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis was known for his hard-hitting style. He fought a total of 38 bouts during his career, losing only one fight to Lennox Lewis.
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Mr Mason, 48, was riding his bike yesterday in south London when he was involved in the crash.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The van driver, 43, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
He was taken to a south London police station and was later bailed pending further inquiries.
A police spokesman said: "Officers were alerted at about 6.15am yesterday to a van in collision with a bicycle on Sandy Lane South, near the junction with Woodcote Road, Wallington.
"The cyclist, aged 48 years, was pronounced dead at the scene."
A post-mortem examination is due to be held at St Helier Hospital mortuary and an inquest will be opened at Croydon Coroner's Court.
The former champion, who fought the likes of Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis was known for his hard-hitting style. He fought a total of 38 bouts during his career, losing only one fight to Lennox Lewis.
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