WPBF World Champion Boxer Hero Tito Dies, Twitter World Many Condolences

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JAKARTA - Sad news came from the world of boxing in the country, Hero Tito died. The departure of the WPBF world champion immediately became the talk of netizens in the Twitter world.

Netizens are busy tweeting Hero Tito's name to convey condolences. Not only athletes and boxing activists, condolences also came from other sports.

"We convey our deepest condolences for the passing of Hero Tito, may the deceased find the best place by his side, the bereaved family will be given fortitude. Thank you so far for being an inspiration to Malang Arek, "wrote the Arema FC account on its twitter account.

“After days in a coma, boxer Hero Tito finally died. Farewell, Indonesian sports heroes. Malang and all of Indonesia mourn #herotito," tweeted pianist Ananda Sukarlan on his Twitter account.

Previously, it was reported that Hiro Tito was in critical condition after competing against James Mokoginta in the additional match due to Tibo Monabesa versus Jayson Vayson at Holywings Gatsu Club V, Jakarta, last Sunday, February 27.

Hero Tito's promoter and manager, Armin Tan, had said that the 35-year-old boxer had brain swelling and had undergone surgery at Mitra Keluarga Hospital Kelapa Gading, Jakarta.

"Hero Tito has been hospitalized for three days. His current condition has not improved and is critical after his brain developed swelling. The operation has been carried out since the first day of treatment. The family in Malang is already in Jakarta and temporarily staying at my house," said Armin Tan to reporters, Tuesday.

Hero Tito faces off against James Mokoginta for the vacant title at the Indonesian Boxing Association (ATI) lightweight (61.2kg). Unfortunately, in the 10-round match, Hero Tito was hit hard and fell down in the seventh round.

The boxer from Malang could not continue the match. The defeat was the 17th in his professional career.

Overall, the boxer who made his professional debut on February 28, 2004 has recorded 48 fights and 29 of them ended in victory. The remaining two draws.

The match against James Mokoginta was actually a rematch. The two of them once faced each other at the DBL Arena, Surabaya, East Java on May 6, 2015. At that time, Hero Tito won points over his opponent.