boxer has died after he lost on his professional debut in London, officials said.
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head from Malam Varela in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight on Sunday at Harrow Leisure Centre. The referee waved it off to allow paramedics to attend to Lawal. He was taken to hospital but died. He was 29.
“The British Boxing Board of Control sends their condolences to the family of Sherifdeen Lawal following his tragic passing after his Boxing contest on Sunday,” the board posted on social media on Monday. “The thoughts of all those involved in Boxing in Great Britain are with them at this difficult time.”
Warren Boxing Management wrote on social media: “We would like to send our condolences to all of Sherif’s family, friends, coaches and all those close to him at this tragic time.”
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