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Boxer takes his life after mentor death

A talented young boxer has taken his own life just weeks after the sudden death of his mentor.

The body of former youth champion Dean Heenan was discovered on a woodland path early on Sunday morning.

The 19-year-old was devastated by the death of Barrie Lee, the three-time Scottish light middleweight champion who collapsed in the shower while on a business trip to Ghana in June.

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