Boxing is not the easiest sport to be in. Apart from the training, there are multiple promotions and campaigns that end up taking a toll on an athlete. When you find someone reliable, it is not easy to make peace with separating from them either. In a heartbreaking incident on March 29, 2023, Kitchie Marikit Laurico, known as Kitchie Kitch, tragically passed away after being involved in a car accident. She served as Floyd Mayweather‘s personal assistant. Valued for her dedication and tenacity, she was known as a compassionate soul, who met her untimely demise while on her way to pick up Floyd Mayweather.
Kitch, a vital member of Mayweather’s team for over a decade, served as his personal assistant and marketing manager. She supported his promotional activities and traveled with him globally. Not only the boxer, but even his family was quite close to Kitch. Recently, Mayweather’s daughter, Iyanna Mayweather, shared an old picture of the manager with her baby.
Iyanna Mayweather isn’t over Kitchie Kitch’s untimely demise
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Many members of the Mayweather family expressed their grief after the passing of Kitchie Laurico. Iyanna Mayweather shared heartfelt memories, including pictures and videos, highlighting Laurico’s significant role. Being a part of Mayweather Jr.’s life for years, Laurico played a crucial role in the upbringing of all the Mayweather kids, making her a cherished figure in their lives.
Recently, Iyanna reminisced about the time when Kitch would take care of her baby and care for both of them and shared an image of her playing with her baby and wrote, “You loved my baby so much and always took care of both of us. I miss tf out of you.” Even after all these months, she has not been able to accept the tragedy. Iyanna is not the only one who was heartbroken due to the incident.
Jamie Foxx mourns Kitch’s death
In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, the Django Unchained star Jamie Foxx expressed shock and disbelief over the sudden death of Mayweather’s assistant, Kitchie Laurico. Struggling to grasp the reality, he described his shattered heart upon hearing the news, having met Laurico just weeks before. He mourned her untimely demise and loss, emphasizing her impact as a hard-working and loving person.
The news had left Mayweather’s fans in disbelief, prompting an outpouring of condolences and shared memories online. Many recounted Laurico’s positive influence on their lives, while others simply expressed deep sadness at her passing, highlighting the profound impact she had on those around her.
Kitch’s sudden death took everyone by surprise. One cannot fathom how the family would have dealt with the shocking news.
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