British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal collapsed in the ring during his first professional fight on Sunday. Lawal was later pronounced dead.
He was only 29 years old.
The British Boxing Board of Control released a statement on Monday announcing the fighter’s death.
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“Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head from Malam Barrera in the fourth round of a six-round middleweight bout scheduled for Sunday at Harrow Leisure Center,” the Associated Press reported. Reported. “The referee overruled the decision to allow paramedics to examine Lawal. He was taken to hospital, where he died.”
Warren Boxing management also posted: statement In commemoration of the young fighter’s passing.
“Last night Sherif Lawal made his debut on a show at Harrow Leisure Center where our country’s boxer Courtney Bennett was scheduled to take on a match. Unfortunately, during the fight with Sherif he He collapsed and was later pronounced dead despite the best efforts of emergency personnel.
“Warren Boxing Management would like to extend its condolences to Sherif’s family, friends, coaches and all those close to him during this tragic time.”
Lawal started his amateur career in 2018. Further details regarding his death have not been released.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
