Mexican Boxer Sent To Hospital After Fight With Quebecer Succumbs To Injuries

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Mexican Boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata has succumbed to injuries she sustained following a boxing fight against Quebec counterpart on the 28th of August. The injuries caused her to be hospitalized.

Zacarias was 18 years at the time of her death.

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Yvon Michel, president of Groupe Yvon Michel and organizers of the fight, announced the boxer’s passing on twitter.

She was rushed to the emergency room after a knock-out by Quebecer Marie-Pier Houle. She was sent to the ICU and placed into a coma to help her body and brain heal.

Based on the Michel’s statement, Zapata passed away a few days ago. Jovanni Martinez, husband was by her bedside at the time of her death.

Marie-Pier Houle is reportedly devasted. She has not made any statement yet.

In the few minutes leading up to the knock-out, the attending referee did not attempt to interfere.