‘Sad’ News Leaves Boxing World Devastated as Young Prospect Dies at Age 25 Following Knockout Loss

It surely is disheartening to see athletes suffer a fatal injury in the ring. Junior welterweight prospect Luis Quinones passed away at the age of 25 on September 29, 2022. Quinones recently faced Jose Munoz on September 24, 2022. The fight at the Coliseo Elias Chegwin in Barranquilla saw the young boxer lose by KO. It should also be mentioned that this was also the first loss in Quinones’ professional career.

In the eighth round of the fight, Quinones seemed unsteady on his feet after being badly injured. He was quickly sent to the canvas, ending the battle. And had to be taken from the ring on a stretcher. Meanwhile, Munoz also rushed in to check on Quinones.

He was then taken to the North General Clinic in Barranquilla. It was here that the doctors found out that he had grievous head injuries, including a subdural hematoma. Moreover, Quinones had to immediately undergo surgery for the same.

Quinones was in a coma after the surgery and was declared brain dead on Thursday.

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It was reported that Quinones was inspired by Julio Cesar Chavez to pick up professional boxing and left his hometown in Barrancabermeja to pursue a career in the same.

Boxing fans were devastated at the news of Luis Quinones’ death

The news of Luis Quinones’ death left many fans shattered. And a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.

A few fans blamed the sport of boxing for his death. They even mentioned that the sport should be canceled. User naybar17 said, “As much as I love watching these fights. They need to cancel this sport. Not worth someone dying over injuries.”

Similarly, user natureinfluencer pitched in, “I don’t know why boxing is still a thing.”

Meanwhile, a few users wished to extend condolences to Quinones’ family. User queenaligee said, “Such a dangerous sport. My condolences to his family.”

Similarly, user iraidayapty said, “So sad but this sport is entertaining but danger very danger omg I can’t imagine his parents the suffering.”

User 88thegreat, on the other hand, mentioned, “He had so much potential.”

And, user jimenezelmer10 added, “Yikes, so young. RIP.”

A user named a mentioned that Munoz would be devastated by Quinones’ death. User adeniyikings said, “I wonder how his opponent will feel after killing him lots of stupid things we call sport.”

Another user named agreatmom63 initially offered condolences for his death. However, she added that boxers put themselves in danger. She said, “But isn’t this what they sign up for?? A potential KO with all that bearing to the brain?”

It seems certain that most fans have been saddened by Quinones’ death. On the other hand, the sport cannot be blamed, as every athlete puts themselves in some form of danger every time they perform.

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