OMG that is horrible news.

I knew the fight was going on and of course I was rooting for Matias to come out on top....... but never would I have guessed how it all ended. Damn..... it's this type of ending that makes everyone start second-guessing. Should the corner have stopped it earlier. Should the ref have stepped in earlier. I didn't see the fight, so I don't know whether Dadashev was defenseless at any time, which is usually when the ref steps in. Brain injuries are life-threatening and completely career-ending. Dadashev right now couldn't care less about boxing, and obviously just wants to go back to living a normal life.

My prayers go out to him and to his family, who must be totally devastated.

It's tough to celebrate the win of a local up-and-coming fighter, when his opponent has been left in such a state.

Is it my imagination? Or are these injuries happening slightly more frequently now than 5 to 6 years ago?