Tragedy: the boxer who fought against the air and went viral, died

A totally tragic situation was experienced in African boxing, after the weekend’s fight at the Greyville Convention Center in Durban, South Africa, which went viral due to the behavior of Simiso Buthelezi in combat against Siphesihle Mntungwa.

The fight, for the vacant African Federation lightweight belt, went viral after Simiso, who had dominated the development, started throwing punches into the air, forcing the referee to intervene and end the match. .

Buthelezi was left throwing blows at nothing and turning his back on his opponent, who was staring in surprise at the absurd scene. Quickly, the referee hugged Buthelezi and signaled the end of the fight, which Mntungwa uncharacteristically won by TKO in the tenth round.

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Buthelezi was quickly removed from the ring and transferred to a health center for tests, while boxing authorities decided to postpone Mntungwa’s coronation ceremony due to the dramatic moment.

The boxer was first reported to be in stable condition, but it was later learned that he had brain injuries. The tragic news was later knownwhen it was confirmed that Buthelezi, 24, had died.

“It is with great sadness for South African Boxing and the Buthelezi family that we report the passing of Simiso Buthelezi (4-1, 2 KO’s) in hospital. South African Boxing will conduct an independent medical review of the injury and will release the details later. results of it,” the African Boxing Federation said in a statement.

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