‘What Kind of Sparring Was That?!’: Boxing Fans React as Undefeated Boxer Dies in the Gym

The world of combat sports is an extremely dangerous one. Although boxing is an exhilarating sport with exciting moments now and then, it can turn fatal at any moment. One wrong move and everything can come crashing down. Recently, undefeated boxer Miracle Ameaze suffered the dire consequences of the game.

The African fighter passed away in his gym during a sparring session. The boxing world poured out their love and support for the fallen fighter.

Fans react to the passing of Miracle Ameaze

The undefeated fighter defeated Friday Obasi via a first-round knockout on July 1, 2022. However, his jubilant victory couldn’t last long. During a sparring session, Ameaze was knocked down not once but twice, and he never recovered from it. The young fighter passed away in his gym.

The boxing world is at a standstill after this tragic incident. Fans showered their condolences and support for the family as they said, “Rest in power your brother. So sad man” as well as “Wow sad my deepest condolences to his Family.” While others questioned the circumstances around his death.

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They said, “After sparring ?! What kind of sparring was that?!” Furthermore, they also questioned why the coach let him continue, “What were his coaches thinking? A young star such as that. He should’ve been done after the first knockdown.”

Additionally, fans suggested the idea that sparring sessions should only be a means to develop strategies for an upcoming fight and not to knock out their opponents in the ring.

Another recent tragedy in South African boxing

Unfortunately, Ameaze’s death isn’t the only tragic incident in recent history as another fighter, Simiso Buthelezi suffered a brain injury on June 5, 2022. In his fight against Mntungwa, Buthelezi was dropped at the ropes with a hard jab.

Moreover, this shot caused serious damage to the African fighter, as he was disoriented and started punching the air in a different direction. The fight was called off and Buthelezi was rushed to the hospital. However, after being in a medically-induced coma, Buthelezi took his final breath.

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