South African Boxer Simizo Buthelezi Tragically Dies After Suffering Brain Injury

Written By Jacobs Dunga

The South African boxer who appeared to be punching an invisible opponent has finally passed away.

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South African boxer Simizo Buthelezi has finally given up the ghost after losing his battle against brain damage suffered while fighting on Saturday.

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The late boxer was undefeated before the last bout that turned out to be his last, he was on his way to a fifth straight victory and a first professional title of his career before suffering the unforeseen injury.

Buthelezi appeared to punch towards an invisible opponent after sending his opponent to the ropes and having just a few seconds standing between himself and a first professional title.

He has now tragically passed away at the King Edward Hospital in Durban where he was receiving treatment on the brains damage that caused internal bleeding in his brain

Boxing South Africa has released a statement about Buthelezi’s passing, which was co-signed by the boxer’s family. It reads: “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 June 7 2022 at hospital in Durban.

“On June 5 2022, Mr Buthelezi participated in a boxing tournament hosted by Starline Boxing Promotions at Greyville, Durban. 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.

“At the hospital Mr. Buthelezi was given the best care possible but he however succumbed to the injury last night as aforesaid. Boxing South Africa will conduct an independent medical review of the injury and will then make public the results of that medical review.

“The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledges warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa will in due course make announcement on funeral arrangements.

“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.”

Buthelezi’s death comes as a shock to the organizers of the event as it was him who was in firm control of the bout where he landed heavy punches on his opponent.

Meanwhile…

Real Madrid veteran midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension that’ll see him stay at the Bernabeu until the end of the coming season.

The 36 year old helped Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League double in the just concluded season and has now pledged his future to the Bernabeu for another season.

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Modric has been at Real Madrid since 2012 and has won five UCL titles as well as three La Liga titles.

The Croatian was named in the UCL team of the season and has now committed to an new deal after he made his intentions known about ending his career at the Bernabeu.

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