22-year-old Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano (7 wins, 3 of them by knockout, 1 loss) died shortly after completing the fight against Jason Fakularina (4 wins, all by knockout, 1 loss), which took place as part of the Punch by Punch tournament. organized by the famous compatriot of boxers Manny Pacquiao, held in the Philippines
As a result of the fight, Egano defeated the hitherto unbeaten opponent on points, but he was not lucky to hear the verdict of the judges. Kenneth lost consciousness right in the ring, the doctors unsuccessfully tried to revive him, and then they took him to the hospital, where, as a result of a brain hemorrhage, the boxer fell into a coma.
Video of the fight Egano vs. Fakularin
Pacquiao assumed all medical expenses, the young athlete was provided with the best conditions, but the doctors were powerless and Kenneth died a few days later.
Thank you so much Dubb! Kenneth Egano is fighting as an action movie still. @MannyPacquiao ‘s staff should be done to make sure his condition and his love ones are already with him. Our regular players for his recovery will earn a lot for this boxer named “El Terrible”. pic.twitter.com/oufFPqlrCI
— OLE (@ajoaquinarieta) May 8, 2023
“There is nothing more valuable than human life. Boxing is a truly dangerous sport and boxers deserve nothing but respect as they put their lives on the line.”, Manny Pacquiao paid tribute to the deceased boxer in a comment to local media.
Earlier, FACTS reported that the former absolute world boxing champion Ken Buchanan, who deserved a monument for his life, died.
Source: Fakty
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