Pro Boxer Maxim Dadashev Dies From Brain Injuries Sustained in Match
- 5 years ago
Pro Boxer Maxim Dadashev Dies From Brain Injuries Sustained in Match The Russian native, a
junior welterweight,
was only 28 years old.
According to ESPN, Dadashev's death was a result
of brain damage after his defeat last week
on Friday to Subriel Matias.
The 11-round match was the first loss of Dadashev's pro boxing career. Their fight was held at
Maryland's MGM National Harbor.
Following the bout, Dadashev collapsed on his way to the dressing room. He was then taken to a local hospital
to undergo immediate brain surgery,
but never recovered.
Trainer Buddy McGirt, via ESPN
junior welterweight,
was only 28 years old.
According to ESPN, Dadashev's death was a result
of brain damage after his defeat last week
on Friday to Subriel Matias.
The 11-round match was the first loss of Dadashev's pro boxing career. Their fight was held at
Maryland's MGM National Harbor.
Following the bout, Dadashev collapsed on his way to the dressing room. He was then taken to a local hospital
to undergo immediate brain surgery,
but never recovered.
Trainer Buddy McGirt, via ESPN