Simiso Buthelezi

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Boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies after brain injury that left him fighting an ... (Metro)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died in hospital after suffering a frightening brain injury during his weekend fight in Durban.

‘Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family wishes to request members of the public and the media to give them space while mourning the passing away of this great boxer who was exemplary both outside and inside the ring.’ ‘The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. ‘Boxing South Africa will conduct an independent medical review of the injury and will then make public the results of that medical review.

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Simiso Buthelezi dead at 24: Boxer who fell into coma after ... (The Sun)

BOXER Simiso Buthelezi has died after suffering a brain injury which saw him throw punches at thin air during his fight at the weekend.The South Afric.

After knocking his rival down and the ref restrating the fight, Buthelezi turned to an empty corner and threw multiple punches at a seemingly invisibly opponent, prompting the ref to wave off the contest. “Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family wishes to request members of the public and the media to give them space while mourning the passing away of this great boxer who was exemplary both outside and inside the ring.” “The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.

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Simiso Buthelezi dead: Boxer dies in hospital with bleed on brain ... (Daily Express)

BOXING SOUTH AFRICA have confirmed the tragic passing of Simiso Buthelezi.

"The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa will in due course make an announcement on funeral arrangements. "Towards the end of his doubt,Mr, Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discord that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding. South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has tragically passed away in hospital after suffering a bleed on the brain that was only discovered when the fighter threw punches at thin air. Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family wishes to request members of the public and the media to give them space while mourning the passing away of this great boxing who was exemplary both outside and inside the ring." "The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. A media statement read: "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 the 7th June 2022 at hospital in Durban.

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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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Boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies in hospital after 'fighting invisible ... (talkSPORT.com)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died in hospital after suffering a brain injury during his defeat on Sunday in Durban.The lightweight fight e.

“Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family wishes to request members of the public and the media to give them space while mourning the passing away of this great boxer who was exemplary both outside and inside the ring.” “The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. “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 the 7th June 2022 at hospital in Durban,” read a joint statement.

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South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies in hospital, two days after ... (Daily Mail)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died at the age of 24, two days after he was filmed disorientated and swinging into thin air during a title fight ...

His trainer had on Monday visited Buthelezi in hospital and said: 'There's no change in his condition, he's in a coma, he's not talking, moving or doing anything right now. 'At the hospital Mr. Buthelezi was given the best care possible but he however succumbed to the injury last night as aforesaid. South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died at the age of 24, two days after he was filmed disorientated and swinging into thin air during a title fight on Sunday.

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South African lightweight Simiso Buthelezi dies after punching ... (British Boxing News)

The 24-year-old faced compatriot Siphesihle Mntungwa (7-1-2, 4KO) for the WBF African lightweight title on Sunday, June 5, but the 10-round contest was stopped ...

"At the hospital Mr Buthelezi was given the best care possible but he however succumbed to the injury," the statement said. He was placed in an induced coma after it was discovered he had a bleed on the brain. Mntungwa was declared the winner and Buthelezi subsequently collapsed and was rushed to hospital.

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Boxer Simiso Buthelezi Dies After Beginning To Punch Thin Air ... (LADbible)

The South African's bout against Siphesihle Mntungwa was called off in the 10th round when Buthelezi began swinging at thin air. He was subsequently placed in ...

"Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family wishes to request members of the public and the media to give them space while mourning the passing away of this great boxer who was exemplary both outside and inside the ring." "The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. A joint statement issued by Boxing South Africa and the Buthelezi family read: "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 7 June 2022 at hospital in Durban.

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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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South African lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi dies after fight (ESPN.co.uk)

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who became disoriented during a fight and walked away from his opponent toward an empty corner of the ring while ...

He slumped against the ropes in the corner and the referee stopped the fight. He died in the hospital after the brain injury caused internal bleeding, Boxing South Africa said. 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.

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