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Dec Spelman using tragic story of Scott Westgarth’s death as boxing inspiration
Dive right in! Like the weather, the Daily Star's FREE newsletter is a scorcherDec Spelman handed the English title belt to Scott Westgarth's family as soon as he won it.And while now he is aiming to win the Commonwealth light-heavyweight strap for his own collection, he continues to be motivated by his former foe.Spelman, 28, shared the ring with Westgarth in February 2018 but two days later the Northumberland boxer died from a brain injury suffered in the fight.But the memory of his opponent is now used to inspire him rather than hold him back in his career.Scunthorpe scrapper Spelman, 28, takes the next step tonight when he goes up against Manchester's Lyndon Arthur for the Commonwealth light-heavyweight crown at BT Sport's studios in
