Mexican Fighter declared brain dead days after fight

[Chicali]

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[Chicali]

Sad indeed, RIP Daniel Aguillon

taken from Associated Press (AP)

MEXICO CITY -- The World Boxing Council will provide financial support for the family of a Mexican fighter who died Monday after a five-day coma induced by a knockout punch.

Daniel Aguillon, 24, died in a Mexico City hospital.

Last Wednesday, he was knocked out by fellow Mexican Alejandro Sanabria in the 12th round of a super-featherweight bout for the Central American title, sanctioned by the WBC.

"Daniel's death was totally an accident," WBC general secretary Mauricio Sulaiman said Tuesday.

"The fight was supported by the WBC and therefore our priority is to help the family so they do not go through financial trouble. The WBC, the promoters and all the people around boxing are committed to donate money to Aguillon's widow and children," Sulaiman said.

Aguillon (16-4-2, 9 KOs) was punched in the jaw in the last minute, fell unconscious and never recovered.

The WBC has been harshly criticized for clearing Aguillon for the 12-round bout, even though he'd never fought past 10 rounds.

But Sulaiman said Aguillon passed all necessary medical tests and nearly won the fight before the knockout blow.

[Youngblood]

Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

[yvonne]

Really sad news!!!R.I.P

[Spicoli]

Call me a hypocrite,not watching the vid. Gutted.Reality check next time someone thinks about dropping the B.S "Bum" tag on ANY boxer!!

[LEGION]

Very sad indeed. I, as well as everyone else I imagine, get sick of hearing about this kind of thing happening. Best wishes to his family.

[gally]

Terrible news man,condolences and R.I.P warrior