Earlier this week we reported on the tragic death of the Australian fighter, David Browne Junior, who passed away four days after being knocked unconscious in a fight.
Sadly, reports are filtering through that the sport has lost another of his combatants with the South African fighter Mzwanele Kompolo having also passed away.
It appears that Kompolo, fighting Siphenathi Qampi, was knocked out in the first round of their bout and subsequently collapsed in the ring before passing away.
The South African Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula had this to say about the tragedy,
‘It is indeed sad to hear of this news involving the passing of this young upcoming athlete.’
It is very sad and the sport will be shocked that it has had two deaths in less than a week, sad times for all.
A Second Boxer Passes Away!
