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Moore collapsed in the dressing room after the fight, and died 75 hours later. This was the second ring tragedy that Sugar Ramos was involved in. [1] [39] 10 May 1965: Sonny Banks: Leotis Martin: Banks is known for being the first fighter to ever score a knockdown against Muhammad Ali. He died 3 days after this fight at age 24. [41] 11 Mar 1969 ...
Kim Duk-koo (Korean: 김득구; born Lee Deok-gu, 이덕구; July 29, 1955 – November 18, 1982) was a South Korean boxer who died after fighting in a world championship boxing match against Ray Mancini. His death sparked reforms aimed at better protecting the health of boxers, including reducing the number of rounds in championship bouts from ...
As Moore fought for life, Pope John XXIII made a statement calling the sport of boxing "barbaric", and "contrary to natural principles". [4] Moore's condition deteriorated, and he died 75 hours after the fight [5] on March 25 at 2:20 a.m. CST in White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles. [4]
After his longtime coach died at the Olympic Village, Samoan boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali reflects on his decision to keep fighting in Paris.
Professional boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35. Bamba was managed by singer Ne-Yo, who confirmed his death via a joint statement with the athlete’s family on Friday, December 27. “It ...
Professional boxer Ubayd Haider has died after collapsing outside the ring following a featherweight title fight. Haider, a native of Fiji, had been in a coma at the country’s Lautoka Aspen ...
Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano has died days after collapsing in the ring following a fight. He was 22 years old. “The entire agency of Games and Amusements Board (GAB) mourns the passing of ...
He was recognized as the number-one ranked amateur boxer in the United States in the 152-pound division, and served as a 2012 United States Olympic team alternate. [6] Day rose to be a top-10 ranked light middleweight for the WBC and IBF. He also captured the regional WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title. [7]