ebless 203 Posted November 5, 2018 Italian fighter Christian Daghio dies aged 49 after being knocked out in WBC title match https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/05/italian-fighter-christian-daghio-dies-after-being-knocked-out-in-wbc-title-match-8106093/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted November 6, 2018 Retired Argentinian boxer Mario Melo, 56, died on Sunday during a croissant eating contest in Buenos Aires. Melo was participating in a contest to see who could eat the most croissants in one minute. The former pro boxer was reportedly on his third croissant when he choked. According to local reports, a firefighter and doctor in the crowd unsuccessfully tried to dislodge the croissant from Melo's throat before paramedics arrived on scene. He was pronounced dead at Pinamar Hospital. Melo was also diabetic. Melo most famously fought U.S. boxer Michael Moorer for the WBA light-heavyweight world title in 1990. The South American heavyweight champion was knocked out in the first round. He retired in 1998 with a 21-9 record. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 6, 2018 18 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Melo most famously fought U.S. boxer Michael Moorer for the WBA light-heavyweight world title in 1990. The South American heavyweight champion was knocked out in the first round. Sorry mate, but your sales pitch sucks. You got anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted November 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, charon said: Sorry mate, but your sales pitch sucks. You got anything else? Not my pitch, boo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doornail 38 Posted November 7, 2018 Well, at least he wasn't in any pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,575 Posted November 19, 2018 Former British & European middleweight champion Bunny Sterling dies aged 70. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,918 Posted December 2, 2018 Adonis Stevenson in critical condition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/46417377 Is Tyson Fury entirely stable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 2, 2018 29 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Adonis Stevenson in critical condition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/46417377 Is Tyson Fury entirely stable? Its his uncle Peter, Hughie's dad, that would be the Fury on my watch list..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted December 3, 2018 On 02/12/2018 at 04:15, YoungWillz said: Adonis Stevenson in critical condition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/46417377 Is Tyson Fury entirely stable? “Update on Adonis Stevenson: The state of Adonis has gone from critical towards stable from yesterday to today which is a relatively good news,” said promoter Yvon Michel early on Monday. “He is in controlled sedation to facilitate his recuperation." SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted December 4, 2018 Former German WBO Box-Champion Markus Beyer dead at only 47 years! https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018/12/04/wbc-champ-markus-beyer-passes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,474 Posted December 4, 2018 2 hours ago, TomTomTelekom said: Former German WBO Box-Champion Markus Beyer dead at only 47 years! https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018/12/04/wbc-champ-markus-beyer-passes He was married to a member of 90s Eurodance act Mr President, best known for their smash hit "Coco Jambo". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,397 Posted December 6, 2018 Apparently yer oft mentioned Steve Bunce is now a "BBC boxing analyst" according to coverage of Wilder/Fury so that might help anyone with low but notable boxers on their shortlists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted December 20, 2018 Jake Lamotta's controversial opponent, Billy Fox, turns 93 next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,474 Posted December 20, 2018 Someone with more time could check on which boxers have completely deceased opponent lists. I think the last living Rocky Marciano opponent died in 2009, if I remember an article I read recently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,365 Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: Someone with more time could check on which boxers have completely deceased opponent lists. I think the last living Rocky Marciano opponent died in 2009, if I remember an article I read recently. The article would've probably referenced Roland La Starza, who passed on that year. However, I've been able to find another opponent, Carmine Vingo, who died June 12th, 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine_Vingo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 18, 2019 Doncaster boxer Tom Bell wasn't saved, but shot dead in a pub aged 21. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/doncaster-boxer-tom-bell-21-15697708 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted February 5, 2019 News coming out of Panama informs us how featherweight great and former long-reigning world champion Eusebio Pedroza is gravely ill, fighting for his life in hospital with cancer. The 65 year old is in critical condition and his family, friends and fans are all praying for him. A superb fighting machine back in the 1970s and ’80s, the man from Panama city ruled the 126 pound landscape for an impressive seven years, during which he made an astonishing 19 retentions of his title; this being a world record for the weight class. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted February 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: News coming out of Panama informs us how featherweight great and former long-reigning world champion Eusebio Pedroza is gravely ill, fighting for his life in hospital with cancer. The 65 year old is in critical condition and his family, friends and fans are all praying for him. A superb fighting machine back in the 1970s and ’80s, the man from Panama city ruled the 126 pound landscape for an impressive seven years, during which he made an astonishing 19 retentions of his title; this being a world record for the weight class. SC Amazing fighter - remember him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,797 Posted February 8, 2019 According to fellow boxer who visited him Eusebio Pedroza is better, awake, alert and all. Dead within the week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 11, 2019 Former Super flyweight WC Rocky Lockridge deid after a stroke. https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/07/boxer-rocky-lockridge-dead-dies-intervention/ Also famous for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted February 11, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 18:07, drol said: According to fellow boxer who visited him Eusebio Pedroza is better, awake, alert and all. Dead within the week. Hmm Scouts from MPFC FC have given him a trial in case we see second round action in the DL Cup This recovery isn't impressing us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,797 Posted February 19, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 19:07, drol said: According to fellow boxer who visited him Eusebio Pedroza is better, awake, alert and all. Dead within the week. Pedroza discharged and according to his son that's because he improved and not because he was sent home to die. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, drol said: Pedroza discharged and according to his son that's because he improved and not because he was sent home to die. Gathering his strength for a bout with Leah Bracknell hereabouts? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,918 Posted March 1, 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 15:56, drol said: Pedroza discharged and according to his son that's because he improved and not because he was sent home to die. Reports in Mexican that Pedroza is dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted March 1, 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 09:56, drol said: Pedroza discharged and according to his son that's because he improved and not because he was sent home to die. So Pedroza's son is a lying bell's end sonovabitch (*this is in line with saying the wrong things being encouraged around here*)...* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
