'Absolutely tragic': Boxing rocked by death of teenage fighter
Messages of shock and devastation have been flooding social media after news of the tragic death of teenage boxer, Rashed Al-Swaisat.
The 19-year-old from Jordan was rushed to hospital after being knocked out in a sickening incident at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) world youth championships in Poland more than a week ago.
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Al-Swaisat underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing during the third round of his under-81 kg contest with Estonia's Anton Winogradow.
Doctors were sadly unable to save the life of the rising star, with AIBA sharing the tragic news of his passing on social media.
"It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Rashed Al-Swaisat of Jordan, who had been admitted to hospital on April 16 further to his fight during the AIBA YWCHs," AIBA said in a statement.
"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates, to whom we offer our sincere condolences."
The Jordanian Olympic Committee (JOC) also confirmed the news and offered condolences to the athlete's family.
"The Jordan Olympic Committee expresses its deep sadness and pain at the death of the national boxing team player, Rashed Al-Swaisat, who passed away yesterday evening, Monday," the JOC said in a statement on social media.
"The Jordanian Olympic Committee... extends sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends."
Polish police have opened an investigation into al-Swaisat's death, which has left the boxing community heartbroken.
Boxing world pays tribute to 19-year-old
Tributes and condolences for the teenage star's family have poured in on social media.
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Rashed Al-Swaisat of Jordan, who had been admitted to hospital on April 16 further to his fight during the AIBA YWCHs. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates, to whom we offer our sincere condolences. pic.twitter.com/UGKVupJT4e
β AIBA (@AIBA_Boxing) April 27, 2021
Rest in peace Rashed Al-Swaisat #boxing #life #Fighter Condolences to his friends and family. Very saddening.
β Wiped Out? (@WipedOut12914) April 27, 2021
This is absolutely tragic, so very young π
RIP Rashed Al-Swaisat πΉ π― https://t.co/q9NTeygsUwβ π§ πππππ©° (@Sukiweeks) April 27, 2021
18-year-old Jordan boxer has died after being knocked out in a bout at the world youth championships.
Rashed Al-Swaisat was treated in the ring and then hospitalized after being KO'd by Estonian boxer Anton Vinogradov on April 16 in Kielce, Poland.
Jesus Christ. Poor kid. pic.twitter.com/6O2RTzdHqYβ Al Zullino (@phre) April 27, 2021
Today is a sad day for the entire world boxing community, as we acknowledge the untimely passing of a young man, Rashed Al-Swaisat, who was a member of the Jordanian National Boxing Team. My sympathies and prayers are with Rashedβs family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
β Boris van der Vorst (@BorisvdVorst) April 27, 2021
RIP Rashed Al-Swaisat... Too young too have left us for sure ππππ
β Mr.2HandsUp (@M2handsup) April 27, 2021
Very sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family, club and coaches + the boxing community worldwide @SportsMediaIRE @AIBA_Boxing @EUBCBOXING @IABABOXING @WBANBUZZ @Girlboxingnow @bluealgero @SeanMcGoldrick1 @IrelandBoxing @KevByrneBox @Irishboxingcom @yazan_nemer
β mjon3105 (@mjon3105) April 27, 2021
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