Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie has died at the age of 27 due to a freak 'body shot' accident sustained during a training session. It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. I have spoken to the family, and given my deepest condolences.". Ritchie's promoter, Jake Ellis, confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post on Saturday. Please call 1800 070 535. Zerafa stopped Horn in August. We need autopsy report. But Fury thinks more pressure would have resulted in a finish on his end. Editor's note: This article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. He described what happened this way: He rocked up, fit as ever, we were both in preparation for our fights. Zerafa issued a statement through the Australian website Exclusive Insight. We give you trending news and famous personalities all around the world. A boyfriend accused of murdering a baby has blamed the boy's mother for the horrific injuries that left the child with eyes so swollen he could not open them. He's pictured during a recent super welterweight title fight loss against Tim Tszyu. Ritchies promoter Jake Ellis confirmed the tragic news on Facebook, writing: It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved. "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved," Jake Ellis wrote. The training culture inside Australia's boxing gyms needs to change according to legend Jeff Fenech following the death of Indigenous boxer Dwight Ritchie. Michael Zerafa. Meanwhile, a newspaper in Sydney reported that Ritchie, who had a record of 19 wins and two defeats, collapsed when sparring with Michael Zerefa, who has been preparing for a rematch with Jeff Horn, a former WBO welterweight champion, in Melbourne on Saturday and could not be revived. Also, when something tragic like this happens, its often from accumulation of punishment over long periods of time. He was 27. Copyright 2018 CGTN. He could not be revived. MELBOURNEAustralian boxing was in shock on Sunday after local fighter Dwight Richie died in a freak training accident at the age of 27.. Ritchie's promoter confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post. Died after a sparring session? cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Boxer Michael Zerafa has written a farewell letter to good friend Dwight Ritchie, who passed away on Saturday.Getty Zerafa, who at 27 years old is the same age as Ritchie, expressed the level of his grief on website exclusiveinsight.com. "You don't get prepared by getting your head bashed in, and it's starting to piss me off. "He was in the sixth round of sparring, it was a very, very competitive spar, and he got hit with a body shot," Ritchie's manager Mike Altamura told Nine News. The Australian boxing community is in shock as it mourns the sudden death of young talent Dwight Ritchie. We all ran down, we were a bit confused by what happened, and hes just saying its his chest, he cant breathe and [asking for] help, you know. Maxim Dadashev, Patrick Day and Boris Stanchov died as a result of blows they took in fights. Is it from being 55 or getting punched in the head?'". Published: November 10, 2019 10:07 AM IST By India.com . Select this result to view Dwight V Ritchie's phone number, address, and more. Watch Jeff Horn v Tim Tszyu on Wednesday, August 26 on Main Event. No cancellations during the first 12 months. I cant believe How is it possible in a sparring session? Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Dwights passing is a further reminder why we cant take life for granted. Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Boyfriend, Height, Who is Sharreebaby? In a shocking tragedy, an aboriginal Australian boxer died in a training accident at the age of 27. The death of Ritchie, who left three children behind, sparked a flood of tributes from local boxers on social media. He was just 27. It was just the second loss of Ritchie's career. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. An autopsy is an examination of the body of a deceased person, carried out by a qualified pathologist. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. R.I.P Dwight and condolences to his family. He admitted as much afterward, saying, I had the weight of the world on my shoulders tonight. Yet he made it to the ring and did what he had been saying hed do, beat his fellow entertainer-turned-professional boxer. ORDER NOW >. Ritchie's death has been described as a freak accident because the crucial blow came from a body shot, yet Fenech says trainers and fighters need to rethink the way they approach their training, despite the former world champion admitting to engaging in robust sparring sessions during his career. Paramedics rushed to the seen but couldnt save him. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', mode: 'thumbnails-rr', Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. He just took a few backward steps and just held his chest and just collapsed. He wrote, "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved." Despite attempts to save him, he could not be revived and died. For the advertisement, Copyright issues, related queries or any miscellaneous stuff, email us at Walikalinew@gmail.com. Rest in Peace mate.. Ritchie was a Yorta Yorta man who found strength and pride in his identity, his family said. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency. Hes looking forward, specifically at his fight against Brandon Figueroa for the WBCs interim belt Saturday at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California (Showtime). No, you wouldn't. "I've had memory loss and think, 'What's it from? Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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Especially in this controversial period for our sport. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. It was deadly to be back in the ring on Saturday night and put everything weve been working on over the last 6 months to use. "Boxing is a sport where we try to knock people out. Maxim Dadashev, Patrick Day and Boris Stanchov died as a result of blows they took in fights. He wrote, "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved." "As Dwight's promoter and friend it's unbearable to accept the tragic news that's just surfaced." Home Delivery not available in all areas. Ritchie fought Tim Tszyu son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu in August for the IBF Australasian super welterweight title in Sydney. Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie has died during a training session with Michael Zerafa, according to the Daily Telegraph. At the origin of this sad news, Australian newspapers briefly recounted the scene. Boxer Dwight Ritchie died after a training accident in Melbourne in November. Known to be one of the upcoming and brightest fighters from Down Under, Ritchie's last bout was against Tim Tszyu, the son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu, in August for the IBF Australasian super welterweight title in Sydney. Ritchie, only 27-years-old, leaves behind a wife and three children. The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $364 (min. This automatically renews to be charged as $32 (min. Fury (9-0) defeated Paul (6-1)by a split decision Sunday in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia and handed the YouTube star-turned-boxer his first loss. They bring somebody from another gym specifically to be a punching bag. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. The sudden death of Dwight Ritchie (right) during training shocked the boxing world earlier this month. 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