Simiso Buthelezi

2022 - 6 - 9

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died due to brain bleed (ESPN)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who had been placed into an induced coma in Durban on Sunday after shadow boxing in the ring, died on Tuesday night, ...

It was bewildering, but in his training and in the build-up to the fight, there was nothing untoward with regards to his condition. Trainer Bheki Mngomezulu said on Monday, per News24: "There wasn't anything untoward in the fight and in training. "Towards the end of his bout, Mr Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding.

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies from brain injury after ... (USA TODAY)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi, subject of a disturbing viral video in which he suddenly swung wildly in the air, has died from brain injury.

"There wasn't anything untoward in the fight and in training," Buthelezi's trainer Bheki Mngomezulu told News24. "He was leading the fight on points before the unfortunate incident occurred. Mr. Buthelezi was given the best care possible but he however succumbed to the injury last night as aforesaid." It was a shockingly confusing moment for everyone involved and the bout was waived off by the referee.

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Boxer dead after fighting 'ghost' (NEWS.com.au)

Simiso Buthelezi, a professional boxer from South Africa, has died after being hospitalised following his WBF African lightweight title fight against ...

“I really can’t explain what happened, to be honest. Mntungwa was declared the winner following the disturbing scene. Mntungwa takes the WBF African lightweight title— Tim Boxeo (@TimBoxeo) pic.twitter.com/YhfCI623LB June 5, 2022

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Boxer dies after frightening mid-fight stoppage (Wide World of Sports)

"Towards the end of his bout, Mr Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered at the hospital that he suffered a brain injury which ...

"Towards the end of his bout, Mr Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered at the hospital that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding. The referee, noticing the seriousness of the situation, instantly called an end to the bout and Buthelezi was taken into medical care and transferred to hospital. The incident happened during the 10th and final round of their fight, and Buthelezi looked on his way to winning a points victory over his opponent.

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies from brain bleed after ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The lightweight boxer is seen throwing punches in the air before suffering a fatal brain bleed. Warning: distressing content.

“It takes true warrior to get in the ring and entertain people through the fistic art. “Towards the end of his bout, Mr Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding. He was in good nick before the fight.” Thoughts and prayers with his family.” But neurological damage had clearly already been done to Buthelezi, the effects of which kicked in just moments after he looked to be dominating the round. The genesis of his brain injury remains unknown.

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died due to brain bleed (ESPN Australia)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who had been placed into an induced coma in Durban on Sunday after shadow boxing in the ring, died on Tuesday night, ...

It was bewildering, but in his training and in the build-up to the fight, there was nothing untoward with regards to his condition. Trainer Bheki Mngomezulu said on Monday, per News24: "There wasn't anything untoward in the fight and in training. "Towards the end of his bout, Mr Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding.

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Boxer dies from brain injury after terrifying in-ring scenes (Fox Sports)

Simiso Buthelezi, a professional boxer from South Africa, has died after being hospitalised following his WBF African lightweight title fight against ...

Mntungwa was declared the winner following the disturbing scene. It was bewildering, but in his training and in the build-up to the fight, there was nothing untoward with regards to his condition,” the trainer said. “I really can’t explain what happened, to be honest.

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Boxer who threw punches at phantom opponent dies from brain injury (The Sydney Morning Herald)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died days after a televised bout where he became disoriented and threw punches at an empty part of the ring.

He slumped against the ropes in the corner and the referee stopped the fight. But when the two were called to box again, Buthelezi turned to his right and walked away from his opponent toward the corner while throwing a number of punches in what looked like a shadowboxing session. He died in the hospital after the brain injury caused internal bleeding, Boxing South Africa said.

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies from brain injury (INQUIRER.net)

Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi, 24, died after suffering bleeding on the brain following a fight at the weekend in Durban, Boxing South Africa (BSA) ...

“It is with great sadness for Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family to announce the passing away of Mr Simiso Buthelezi, who passed away last night on June 7 in hospital in Durban,” the statement read. Mntungwa was awarded the victory by TKO. He started throwing punches aimlessly and nowhere near his opponent before the referee stopped the fight.

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Boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies after collapsing at end of fight in South ... (CNN)

Boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died after a fight in Durban, South Africa, in which he ended the bout seemingly ​disoriented.

Studies show that traumatic brain injuries are common among both professional and amateur boxers. In a 2020 statement, the World Medical Association said that "boxing is qualitatively different from other sports because of the injuries it causes and that it should be banned." In a statement, Boxing South Africa said it "will conduct an independent medical review of the injury and will then make public the results of that medical review."

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