Former British heavyweight boxer and title challenger Mark Potter has died after a tragic battle with cancer.
He was given less than 18 months to live at the start of 2022 after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer that had spread to his spine.
Tributes have been paid to the London-born fighter, including from promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, after it was announced Potter – who was diagnosed with stomach cancer in March this year – had passed away following a battle with illness.
Potter was nicknamed ‘The Great White Shark’ and won 21 of 26 fights as a professional boxer, also had stints in MMA fighting and kickboxing.
iFLTV confirmed Potter had passed away in a statement released on Saturday evening. “Some sad news to bring you tonight… The popular former British heavyweight, Mark ‘The Great White Shark’ Potter, has sadly lost his battle with stomach cancer,” their statement read. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to Mark’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Hearn was among those to respond to the post. Hearn wrote in the comments on Instagram: “Rest in peace.”
Boxing supremo Warren released a lengthy tribute to Potter, writing: “Frank Warren and everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former British heavyweight title challenger Mark Potter.
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