ZIMBABWEAN Boxer Taurai Zimunya (24), died after being knocked out during a fight.
The super bantamweight received heavy head shots while being backed into the corner of the ring.
After collapsing in the rings, the 24-year-old died.
He unloaded his opponent and landed a left/right combo to win the non-title fight in round 3.
Zimunya, who was the first victim of boxing-related deaths in Zimbabwe, died after collapsing within the ring.
After the death of the boxer, serious questions were raised by the Zimbabwean boxing authorities.
The general secretary of Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board Lawrence Zimbudzana has yet to announce an inquiry into the cause of death. He said they would focus first on Zimunya’s burial.
Zimbudzana stated to BBC Sport Africa that "For now, we will concentrate on the burial. Then we will sit down with the issues."
ZNBWCB insists that all necessary medical procedures were taken.
Former coach Tatenda Gada says Zimbabwe has been stripped of a future prospect.
He stated, "We've been taken advantage of one of the best prospects."
"I have worked with Taurai for over four years. I saw him grow and was optimistic for the future."
