The news of the tragic death of the Colombian fighter Geane Herrera has unleashed a wave of comments in the United States, but the most difficult thing has been the drama that his family faces after his disappearance.
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The authorities confirmed that the motorcycle collided with the car, caught fire and Herrera was thrown and died on the spot. His family has regretted the fact, but at the same time has asked for help with funeral expenses, since they do not have enough money.
“Our family is devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Geane Carlos Herrera, known in the world of professional wrestling as “La Pulga,” whose life was cut short at just 33 years old. “Geane leaves behind a 16-year-old son, his three-month pregnant girlfriend, his mother, his father, his sisters, a brother and a family that loves him and will miss him deeply,” the family said in a statement. .
And he added: “Geane was an American wrestler of Colombian descent, born in California, but he moved to Colombia with his family when he was a baby. They lived there for nine years before returning to the United States where he fell in love with boxing and professional fighting.”
It was indicated in the same letter that Herrera “made his professional debut in mixed martial arts in March 2011 at the age of 20. Geane was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the flyweight division. He primarily competed for regional organizations in the southeastern United States, where he amassed an undefeated record of 8-0, before signing with the UFC in 2014 and then, in 2019, joining BKFC.”
Likewise, in the statement they point out that they do not have enough money to cover the funeral and therefore they hope that people will help them. “As is well known, funeral services are very expensive and our family does not have the means to cover the expenses. “We are asking for $50,000, but anything helps cover the funeral costs,” he noted.
Likewise, they say that they need money to guarantee the future of their child who is on the way, since their partner is three months pregnant.
“Also to leave a little money for his son and future baby to give them some time to adjust and figure out life without his father moving on. We are asking for support from family, friends, fans, the UF community, the BKFC community, the wrestling world, and any stranger who can relate to our tragedy. Every little bit counts, please donate and help Geane’s family deal with this tragedy in any way,” the letter stated.
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