18/06/2026
💔 REST IN PEACE, COLIN CAIRNEY 💔
It is with deep sadness that the Verano Boxing Club family learned of the passing of Colin Cairney, who tragically lost his life in an accident in Thailand.
Colin travelled all the way from Scotland to Hong Kong to compete for the WBO International Youth Championship on our stage at The Encounter — and he won. A champion in every sense of the word.
But it wasn’t just the title he won that night. Colin won the hearts of everyone in Hong Kong. His warmth, his kindness, his genuine love for the people around him and his infectious spirit left a mark on everyone he met. He walked into our city as a stranger and left as a brother.
He carried the heart and courage of a true warrior, representing Team 1314 Boxing Club with immense pride. That week and that night in Hong Kong, he showed the world exactly who he was — inside and outside the ring. He was a gentleman warrior and an amazing human being.
We send our deepest love and condolences to his beloved Mum and Dad and family, to Jamie and Tam, to every single one of the 1314 boys and all his mates, and to his manager Sam Kynoch. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
To everyone at 1314Boxingclub in Scotland — we grieve with you today and forever will grieve with you. Words can’t describe the loss of someone so special.
Colin — you came to our city as a contender and left as a champion. It was the greatest honour to have you fight under our lights. 🥊🏴
Rest easy, champion. 👑
Boxing Scotland HongKong GentlemanWarrior ForeverAChampion BoxingFamily
