British middleweight Sheriff Lawal He died after collapsing in the ring during his professional debut on Sunday, according to fight organizers.
The British Boxing Control Board sent a note of condolences on Monday.
Media reported that Lawal, 29, was hit in the temple in the fourth of a scheduled six rounds at London’s Harrow Leisure Center against his Portuguese rival. Malam Varela.
“Unfortunately, during the fight, Sherif collapsed and, despite the efforts of medical services, was pronounced dead,” promoter Warren Boxing Management said in a statement. The boxer was evacuated to a hospital after being treated in the ring, but nothing could be done for him.
The fight was the first on the card, and then the event was canceled.
Source: La Verdad
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