Maxim Dadashev dies following injuries suffered in his IBF light‑welterweight fight against Subriel Matias

By Naveel Krishant

24/07/2019

[L-R] Maxim Dadashev and Subriel Matias during their IBF light‑welterweight fight in which Dadashev died following injuries sustained

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died at the age of 28 following injuries suffered in his IBF light‑welterweight fight against Subriel Matias.

Dadashev was reportedly unable to walk to the dressing room after his bout was stopped by trainer Buddy McGirt at the end of the 11th round on Saturday.

He was hospitalised with bleeding on the brain and underwent emergency surgery but failed to recover.

The Russian Boxing Federation says it has opened an investigation.

Source: BBC

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