FILIPINO boxer Kenneth Egano has died aged 22.
The bantamweight prospect was hospitalised by last week following his eight-rounder with Jason Facularin Imus Sports Gymnasium in Imus, Cavite.
Kenneth Egano (black yellow shorts) vs Jason Facularin (white red shorts)
It later emerged that Egano had suffered a brain hemorrhage – which led to him being put into a coma.
But he’s sadly passed away from the horrific injury.
Egano’s tragic passing was announced by the Games and Amusements Board – who posted a touching tribute to the late boxer.
Their statement read: “The entire agency of Games and Amusements Board (GAB) mourns the passing of professional boxer Kenneth Egano.
“Our condolences to Kenneth’s family, relatives and friends.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
The news of Egano’s tragic death has rocked the Filipino boxing world.
But none more so than a heartbroken and crushed Fucalarin.
He wrote on social media: “I didn’t expect that this will happen when we did our best.
“Why did it happen to us? “Sorry that it happened. I hope you’re in a good place.”
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