Tributes have been paid to a champion Thai boxer who has died after suffering from a suspected heart attack.
Mubzz Bajwa, of Rochdale , was a Guinness World Record holder and raised thousands of pounds for charity during his career.
The 38-year-old died on Thursday, October 18, shortly after collecting an award in London.
It is understood he suffered a suspected heart attack.
Mubzz, who is originally from Rochdale, moved to Scotland and Birmingham to complete training, but he is believed to have recently returned to his hometown.
Last year he smashed three Muay Thai Guinness World Records for most full-contact knee strikes in 60 seconds, most full contact elbow strikes in 60 seconds and most full contact elbow strikes with one arm in 60 seconds.
He is also hired as a stunt man for the film industry.
The dad has raised thousands of pounds for charity, having completed a three-day trek over the Brecon Beacons, a sky dive and an underwater seabed walk in order to raise cash for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
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Mubzz trained for the Guinness World Records at the Team Taz Muay Thai gym in Chadderton , Oldham.
Chief instructor Taz Tariq, also 38, said Mubzz spent several months at the gym and was always talking about ways he wanted to raise funds for charity.
Taz said: "He did a lot of charity work. He wanted to help those that are in need, such as homeless people and the poor.
"He trained at Team Taz for six months. He was a very dedicated, polite person.
"All he spoke about was doing projects to get dignitaries involved and to look after people in real need.
"During Ramadan he trained for a 12 hour non-stop bag work whilst he was fasting. He raised £6,000 for that."
Hundreds of tributes have also been paid to Mubzz on social media sites.
Charity Human Care Syria posted on Facebook: "The Human Care Syria team is saddened by the new of our friend Mubzz Bajwa passing away this morning.
"We were honoured to work with him at our event in Birmingham. He was full of love and life, and extremely supportive of our charitable work.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family."
Kaism Chaudry wrote on Twitter: "With great sadness, and utter shock, my hometown brother Mubzz Bajwa has sadly passed away.
"Very humble, individual, gave so much for charity."
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