\n Ex-heavyweight boxer Rob Beech, from West Park, died on Saturday at his home in Upholland after an accidental fall.\n<\/p>\n
\n He leaves behind his beloved eight-year-old son Logan who is described as “his daddy\u2019s double”.\n<\/p>\n
\n Rob was well-known across St Helens for his involvement in professional boxing, as well as other sports with MMA and rugby league also among those he was involved with.\n<\/p>\n
\n He fought against future world champion Tony Bellew during his amateur days.\n<\/p>\n
\n Since Rob\u2019s death, there have been hundreds of memorial messages posted on social media, with others commenting on his “kind heart” and how the business owner and entrepreneur was a “friend to many”.\n<\/p>\n
\n His passing has led to a flurry of tributes from the boxing and sporting community.\n<\/p>\n
\n Among those to pay tribute was Gary Crickson, owner of Forge Fitness gym in Rainhill, first met Rob at Chloe\u2019s bar on Duke Street.\n<\/p>\n
\n Rob told him he was looking for a boxing coach and then went on to train at Gary\u2019s gym, which began their friendship.\n<\/p>\n
\n In a tribute, Gary said in a post on Facebook: \u201cFrom the alpha to the Omega.\n<\/p>\n
\n I love you son Rob Beech please please please leave a light on in heaven for me xx\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n Rob Beech (Image: Stock)\n<\/p>\n
\n Gary added: \u201cRob was generous, he always looked after everyone, he was loyal and a good friend.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cHe was always genuine and had a big heart\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n