This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
On July 23, 2019, Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev tragically passed away at the age of 28 due to injuries sustained during his IBF light-welterweight fight against Subriel Matias.
According to reports, Dadashev was unable to walk to the dressing room after his bout was stopped by trainer Buddy McGirt at the end of the 11th round.
He was hospitalized with bleeding on the brain and underwent emergency surgery but unfortunately failed to recover.
The Russian Boxing Federation expressed their deep condolences to Dadashev's family.
Maxim Dadashev, a USA-based boxer, had won all 13 of his previous fights but had to endure a barrage of punches from Puerto Rican Matias during the course of the fight in Maryland.
Former world champion Carl Frampton and British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn were among those to pay tribute to Dadashev, with Frampton saying, "Saddened to hear about the passing of Maxim Dadashev. Deepest condolences to his friends and family. RIP." Hearn added, "So terribly sad to hear the news of the passing of Maxim Dadashev. Rest in peace."
