BOXING announcer David Diamante was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that resulted in the death of his passenger.
After being in an accident on Third Avenue, Brooklyn, the 50-year old was left with three spine fractures and is now 'learning how to walk again.
Boxing fans around the globe are familiar with David Diamante
Diamante suffered back injuries as well as multiple broken ribs, and also sustained damage to his right knee.
He was immediately taken to NYU Langone Health and given urgent treatment.
Diamante had nine screws, multiple rods and cadaver pieces placed in his spine after he was admitted. He underwent five hours surgery.
Despite his injuries, Diamante is still in a positive state of mind.
BoxingScene was told by he: "It's going be a difficult road.
It's a serious injury that will require a lot of time to heal. It will be difficult.
"I will have to learn how to walk again. Right now, there is a chance of complications.
"But I am positive and will return as soon as possible."
Diamante has been involved in numerous boxing events during the past 15 year, as well as MMA and Muy Thai.
He signed a deal in 2018 with Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and Sky Sports to announce events on DAZN/Sky Sports.
Diamante's motto is "The fight starts now".
Basketball fans in America are also familiar with him as he was the ring announcer for six seasons for the Brooklyn Nets.
The star with the dreadlocks announced the 2016 All-Star Game.
Diamante has appeared in many feature-length films including Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker, Naomie Harries, 50 Cent, and Rachel McAdams.
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