Tributes paid to Wallington boxer Lewis Pinto

1:10pm Sunday 3rd June 2012 in Boxing By Hannah Williamson

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Tributes have been paid to professional boxer Lewis Pinto who died this morning.

The 24-year-old from Wallington made his début at Elephant & Castle in April, when an army of fans from around the country saw him beat Danny Dontchev comfortably on points, after a successful couple of years competing on the amateur circuit and in the Queensbury Boxing League.

It has not yet been confirmed how he died, but his manager Mickey Helliet tweeted: "I am very very sorry, something terrible has happened but the rumours are true my boxer and good friend Lewis Pinto, hung himself this morning."

Tributes to the boxer, who trained at Keddles Gym in Orpington, have flooded social networking sites.

Twitter user Richard C tweeted: "Shocked to hear that Lewis Pinto has died. Love to his family and friends right now," another user DJ Tomo P tweeted: "Just heard about the death of a young pro boxer, such a shame. RIP Lewis Pinto."

Did you know Lewis Pinto? Leave your tributes below.

Comments(15)

Grabauskas says...
1:48pm Sun 3 Jun 12

Just heard this awful news from the neighbours. I couldn't believe it. I am shocked and saddened to hear it is true. My thoughts go out to his family and everyone that knew him. Everyone was proud of your boxing success Lewis, I'm sure you won't be forgotten.

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wedding08 says...
2:43pm Sun 3 Jun 12

" Jesus, just heard the sad news from my eldest daughter who used to hang around with Lewis when they were younger. I also used to work with his mum at Cinatras nightclub, donkeys years ago. I am so so sorry to hear of such a tragic loss of a young life. My heart goes out to family & friends.. Thinking of you all."

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missyBHam says...
3:18pm Sun 3 Jun 12

My sister knew him well sad to hear he died R.I.P Lewis i feel sorry for his family

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joehmp says...
4:09pm Sun 3 Jun 12

My dear friend I love and miss you I cannot get over this we have had the best times of our life together I can not get over this me and the boys can not get it out of our heads y didn't you come to us we had our chats last week Lewis u was loved by every1 miss u so much xx

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mitcham town says...
5:16pm Sun 3 Jun 12

So sad rip x

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kerry wright says...
5:27pm Sun 3 Jun 12

“No matter how good or bad you think life is, wake up each day and be thankful for life. Someone somewhere else is fighting to survive.”
(lewis pinto 31/5/12 twitter)
rip so sad x

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Krissi says...
6:22pm Sun 3 Jun 12

so sad my thoughts are with his family

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Lukerow says...
6:58pm Sun 3 Jun 12

So very tragic, my thoughts are with his family.

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Daniel_Pinto says...
7:09pm Sun 3 Jun 12

Lewis, You were such an amazing cousin and you did our family proud. We are so sad you have gone but you are in a better place now

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lottie63 says...
9:10pm Sun 3 Jun 12

An extra star will shine brightly above us tonight, bless you Lewis and your family x

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lolskin says...
9:32pm Sun 3 Jun 12

so sad,may you rest in peace.xx

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Beccalouisex says...
3:37pm Mon 4 Jun 12

R.I.P Lewis you will be missed by soo many x sleep tight angel x

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adamp24 says...
4:58pm Mon 4 Jun 12

Still in shock can't believe your gone what a good friend such a nice person my thoughts go out to your family and friends at this very sad time R.I.P Lewis mate

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maxmillion says...
5:12pm Mon 4 Jun 12

wedding08 wrote:
" Jesus, just heard the sad news from my eldest daughter who used to hang around with Lewis when they were younger. I also used to work with his mum at Cinatras nightclub, donkeys years ago. I am so so sorry to hear of such a tragic loss of a young life. My heart goes out to family & friends.. Thinking of you all."
So So sad, lots of love and thoughts go out to the family, i am now wondering if i also worked with his mum wedding 08 many moons ago? May you r.i.p x

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Andy.E says...
1:11pm Tue 5 Jun 12

R.I.P. Lewis. Thank you for the time i knew you. You was a great kid and a loving adult. There is a hole left in the family without you.I was proud to watch you grow in to the man you become.
Rest well nephew.
All my love Uncle Andy ****

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