South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi in coma after scary incident in ring | New York Post Sports

Simiso Buthelezi, a professional boxer from South Africa, is reportedly in a coma after appearing disoriented in his WBF African lightweight title fight against Siphesihle Mntungwa last weekend.

“There’s no change in his condition, he’s in a coma, he’s not talking, moving or doing anything right now,” his trainer, Bheki Mngomezulu, said, via South African reporter Thabiso Mosia.

“The doctors say there could be a blood clot on the brain due to a blow to the head,” said Mngomezulu, adding that Buthelezi’s family is devastated over his condition.

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[boonprasith]

He was very courageous. His instinct was to fight and he fought until the very end. Sorry for his loss and hope he'll rest in peace.

[walzy]

It’s crazy how he had his opponent down then the effects of the injury kicked in. Rest in peace Simiso, boxing is a dangerous sport.

[henrydariusnamoc]

Dude is a fighter, and chose to be a fighter till the very end. RIP.

[fredrickmonua]

So sad…just heard that he passed away 😢

Condolences to the Buthelezi Family ❤️

[eldictator]

Sad news, well done to the referee on his actions

[tontonkarim]

How he instinctivly keeps on fighting after passing out shows his deep inner nature. A true martial artist. RIP warrior.

[wrberna]

Very sad. I never heard of this fighter until now... all respect and Rest well champ

[NISARQC]

He was fighting the angel of death in the end. RIP condolences to family and friends.

[dustixo]

he was basically dead and yet he was still fighting, meanwhile his opponent thinks he’s cristiano ronaldo

[johnhenry]

How horrible-
Theres always a price to pay for greatness-
May his soul rest in peace

[unknowpeople]

He was the one who scored the knock down and yet this happened.He must have taken a lot of punches before that...it shows a warrior in him.RIPand condolences from Malaysia.

[TheAsianer]

Well done referee...you did well to take on the spot action...RIP champ... condolences to Buthelezi Family, , , from Malaysia...

[RichardJones]

I would not have celebrated that win, it's quite clear there is something wrong with him. My condolences to all affected by this tragic loss.

[aintdoit]

Rest In Peace crazy how he went from being all good then just outta nowhere

[michaelvaladez]

Now you understand Why Floyd Mayweather took so much pride in his defense!

[kim_]

RiP champ🌹from Northeast India 🇮🇳Mizoram 🙏prayers 🙏to your families..

[koysoru]

Rest in peace legend. Condolences to the Buthelezi family.

[Dogeking-hy]

Mad respect, he came a fighter and died a fighter my condolences to his family. Rip

[mgboxe]

Purtroppo é morto... É un dispiacere immenso per un ragazzo che avrà dedicato tutto per questo sport R.I.P.

[shadowghost]

The other fighter knew not to hit him when he saw him turn around like that. Ive been watching boxing for 20 years now and ive watched fights where a boxer later died in the hospital but this is the first time ive ever seen something like this. It should be a reminder why we should respect all fighters and why i never call fighters bums or trash because these guys risk their lives for our entertainment