JAKARTA - A talented boxer from Nigeria died at the age of 18 years. Sadly, he died after undergoing a tragic sparring session.

Miracle Amaeze is a rising light heavyweight star in Nigeria. He has a good record with two matches, two wins by knockout.

Amaeze reportedly lost consciousness after twice falling on the canvas in training in Lagos City, July 23 yesterday. He got first aid.

He was then rushed to the hospital but remained unresponsive. Amaeze was pronounced dead that evening, according to The Sun.

The death of Amaeze is a deep wound for the world of Nigerian boxing. The reason, he is considered a future boxer because of his ability.

Amaeze's tragic death comes just weeks after South African lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi also died. Simiso has died due to injuries sustained in the ring.

He received a heavy blow to the head in his fight with Siphesihle Mntungwa in Durban. After being treated by ringside doctors, Buthelezi was taken to hospital and in a coma.

In April, teenage boxing star Ali Tazeem, 18, was killed in a car crash in Wolverhampton. A month earlier, Lennon Lewis led the tribute to Indonesian icon Hero Tito.


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