“Rest in Peace”: Terence Crawford Joins Boxing World in Mourning 36-YO Philly Boxer Shot and Killed During Thanksgiving

In a saddening incident that happened over the Thanksgiving weekend, the boxing world mourned the loss of Samuel ‘Tsunami’ Teah, who fell victim to gun violence in Philadelphia. The details surrounding the incident still remain unclear, but it appears Teah found himself in the midst of a tragic domestic dispute. Teah, a 36-year-old junior welterweight, had carved a niche in the boxing world.

Rashiem Jefferson, Teah’s head trainer, broke the news on social media, stating, “Sad news today, I lost a brother, a fighter, a friend, a whatever you could think of. This was a huge hurt piece. God’s time is the best timing. I don’t know why or where but I know God had another place for you and that’s the only thing that ease the pain.” The passing of the boxer has left the boxing world in shock and at a sense of loss.

Terence Crawford pens a heartfelt message after the sad passing

Teah’s life journey was marked by resilience. Born in Liberia, he moved to Ghana to escape the civil unrest before settling in the United States. A personal tragedy struck at 21. He lost his mother, sisters, older brother, nephew, and two nieces as well as a family friend in a devastating fire in December 2008. Teah, wearing “12-26-08” on his trunks, carried the weight of this grave loss throughout his career.

Despite televised setbacks against Montana Love and Brandun Lee, Teah rebounded, securing notable wins and displaying unwavering determination. His last victory, a triumph over Enriko Gogobinka, set the stage for a potential comeback in 2024. Unfortunately, a senseless act of violence abruptly ended those aspirations. Teah’s manager, Sarah Fina, shared the pain of losing a cherished friend, saying, “Say it ain’t so… my family, my friend. Sam say it ain’t so.” Even the two-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford wrote a heartfelt message. He shared a picture of them posing together and wrote, “Rest in peace my boy! You was a great person.”

The boxing world mourns the loss of Samuel Teah

As the news surfaced, the boxing community couldn’t get over the surprise of the talented boxer passing away. Many took to Twitter to share their feeling. One fan wrote, “Very heart broken to learn of the murder of Philly fighter Samuel Teah tonight. He will always carry a special place in my heart.”

Another fan shared their prayers for the family. The fan wrote, “RIP Samuel Teah …… this is sadly surprising, he has 2 good wins over Kenneth Sims & O’shaquie Foster. Prayers to the family.”

Someone else also chimed in to send his prayers. He wrote, “Rest in Peace to Samuel ‘Tsunami’ Teah, a tough Liberian fighter who holds wins over Kenneth Sims Jr & O’Shaquie Foster.”

Meanwhile, one fan shared their reaction to the news. He stated, “Man just got a couple of guys texting me about Philly boxer Samuel Teah passing away this is brutal news! What a great kid and tough as nails Philly fighter & dealt w/ some horrible tragedies in his life. Very sad news praying for his family!”

Another fan wrote at some length about him. He pointed out, “Heard from multiple sources that boxer Samuel Teah (19-5-1, 8 KOs) of Philadelphia was shot and killed today. Teah, 36, was a solid fighter who holds a win over current WBC junior lightweight titleholder O’Shaquie Foster.”

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Overall, fans shared their sadness over the loss of the talented boxer. Do share your thoughts and prayers for Teah in the comments below

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