WBC Will Help Family Of Fighter Who Died
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The World Boxing Council will provide financial support for the family of a Mexican fighter who died on Monday after a five-day coma induced by a knockout punch.
Daniel Aguillon, 24, died in a Mexico City hospital.
Last Wednesday, he was knocked out by fellow Mexican Alejandro Sanabria in the 12th round of a super featherweight bout for the Central American title, sanctioned by the WBC.
"The fight was supported by the WBC and therefore our priority is to help the family so they do not go through financial trouble," WBC general secretary Mauricio Sulaiman said yesterday. "The WBC, the promoters and all the people around boxing are committed to donate money to Aguillon's widow and children."
Aguillon (16-4-2, 9 KOs) was punched in the jaw in the last minute, fell unconscious and never recovered.
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