Lennox Lewis pays tribute to Hero Tito, a 35-year-old boxer who died in a coma after a knockout loss.

Hero Tito, BOXING icon, has tragically passed away after being knocked unconscious in his native Indonesia.

Tito, whose birth name was Heru Purwanto, was just 35 years old when James Mokoginta knocked him unconscious during their fight for the Indonesian lightweight title. It took place on February 27, 2012.

Fight fans were horrified when Tito was knocked out by Mokoginta in round 7.

Tito tried valiantly to find his feet, but he crashed to the ground and was later unconscious.

He was taken to the hospital, where doctors tried to save his life.

After spending one week in a coma, Tito died tragically on March 7.

Tito, who fought undercard Manny Pacquiao-vs Brandon Rios fight in 2013, is survived by his two daughters, Didin Nurul Wijayanti, aged five and thirteen.

Rosa Kusuma, boxing promoter, released an emotional statement in which Dindin thanked her husband for their support.

Kusuma, who organized several Tito's fights said that: "She thanks all boxing people for their support and prayers in Hero Tito's case."

"We are grateful for your kindness and support to our family."

Tito's remains will be returned to his family, Malang in Indonesia.

Social media was filled with tributes to the star, including Lennox Lewis and Freddie Roach, boxing legends.

Lewis, a British boxing legend, wrote that every fighter who steps into the ring knows it could be their last.

"The boxing fraternity lost another member. Rest in love Hero "The Lion Tito"

Roach, Pacquiao's legendary coach, said that Hero Tito, an Indonesian boxer, died in his sleep after being in a coma for several days following a fight in Jakarta last Sunday.

"Tito was 35 years of age, and his real name is Heru purwanto.

"Rest in Peace, Hero. We send condolences to his family and to all those who were affected by this tragic loss.

Tito has won 29 of his 48 fights since becoming a professional fighter in 2004, with 17 losses and two draws.