British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday. "Unfortunately during Sherif's fight, he collapsed and despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he was later pronounced dead," promoters Warren Boxing Management said in a statement, via Reuters. The British Boxing Board of Control added: "The thoughts of all those involved in Boxing in Great Britain are with them at this difficult time." Day was knocked unconscious during the 10th round of his bout, and he slipped into a coma following brain surgery. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Source: Fox News May 14, 2024 01:29 UTC