Boxer Kenneth Egano Useless At 22 After Collapsing Following Struggle
Kenneth Egano — an up-and-coming Filipino bantamweight boxer who solely had one loss in his profession — has died after collapsing within the ring following a battle final weekend.
He was solely 22.
The tragic incident was caught on video … and occurred on Might 6 when Egano (7-1, 3 KOs) fought Jason Facularin (4-1) on the Imus Sports activities Gymnasium within the Philippines.
You may see Egano within the black shorts and Facularin, carrying crimson, dap one another up when the bell rang within the final spherical … and earlier than they introduced Kenneth because the winner by unanimous choice, he instantly collapsed in his nook.
One other angle reveals a better take a look at the scary moment … you may see a coach from Egano’s group actually holding him up ready for somebody to deliver a chair.
Ultimately, somebody brings Egano an oxygen masks earlier than he was transported out of the ring by way of stretcher. Sadly, Kenneth reportedly fell right into a coma on account of a mind hemorrhage.
He died 4 days later.
“Our condolences to Kenneth’s household, relations, and mates,” the Video games and Amusements Board within the Philippines stated on Wednesday. “Might his soul relaxation in peace.”
The 8-round bout was a part of Manny Pacquiao‘s TV present “Blow by Blow”, which options boxers on smaller playing cards.
Previous to his dying, Pacquiao reportedly stated he would cowl his medical payments.
Manny Pacquiao promised to shoulder the medical wants of boxer Kenneth Egano, who’s now in a coma at a hospital in Cavite.
After his win final Saturday, he collapsed.
Pacquiao stated, “there’s nothing extra treasured than human life,”#PrayersForEgano#ThankYouPacquiao pic.twitter.com/el1cv22ulE— RMN Sports activities (@RMNSportsCenter) May 7, 2023
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Egano started his boxing profession in 2019 and was on a five-fight profitable streak on the time of his dying.
R.I.P.
