South African Boxer Mzwanele Kompolo dies after fight
Boxer Mzwanele Kompolo(C)
Johannesburg - Arab Today
South African fighter Mzwanele Kompolo has died after he was knocked out in the first round of a fight in Frere, the BBC reported on Thursday.
Kompolo collapsed in the ring after being beaten by Siphenathi Qampi in the Eastern Cape and went into a coma.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said: "It is indeed sad to hear of this news involving the passing of this young upcoming athlete."
Another boxer, Australian David Browne, died on Tuesday after being knocked unconscious in a fight.
Source: MENA
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