Boxer Kenneth Egano dead at 22 after collapsing in ring despite Manny Pacquiao’s desperate bid to help
FILIPINO boxer Kenneth Egano has died aged 22.
The bantamweight prospect was hospitalised by last week following his eight-rounder with Jason Facularin Imus Sports Gymnasium in Imus, Cavite.
Youtube – HEPE TVKenneth Egano (black yellow shorts) vs Jason Facularin (white red shorts)[/caption]
It later emerged that Egano had suffered a brain hemorrhage – which led to him being put into a coma.
But he’s sadly passed away from the horrific injury.
Egano’s tragic passing was announced by the Games and Amusements Board – who posted a touching tribute to the late boxer.
Their statement read: “The entire agency of Games and Amusements Board (GAB) mourns the passing of professional boxer Kenneth Egano.
“Our condolences to Kenneth’s family, relatives and friends.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
Egano survived a nasty knockdown in the bout but came storming back to win the contest via decision.
But the brutal blows he absorbed in the contest proved to be fatal.
The news of Egano’s tragic death has rocked the Filipino boxing world.
But none more so than a heartbroken and crushed Fucalarin.
He wrote on social media: “I didn’t expect that this will happen when we did our best.
“Why did it happen to us? “Sorry that it happened. I hope you’re in a good place.”
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