The worse news that we ever want to hear in our fabulous sport is that one of our brave athletes has lost his life following a fight.. Sadly 28 year old Super lightweight contender Maxim Dadashev passed away yesterday as the result of injuries suffered from his 11th round loss to Subriel Matias last week in Maryland.. Dadashev was pulled out of the bout by chief second James McGirt after taking increasing punishment in the later rounds. Max left the ring under his own steam, but vomited on his way to the dressing room and quickly falling unwell.. The young fighter underwent emergency surgery on Friday night to relieve a severe brain swelling but failed to regain consciousness.. Dadashev was a highly respected fighter who had an extensive amateur career racking up a reported 281 bouts in the unpaid ranks before turning pro under the guidance of Egis Klimas.
Max compiled a professional record of 13-0 with 11 KOs and was rated in the top five by two governing bodies.. RIP Max Dadashev..
I remember being ringside at the IBF world lightweight title fight between Jesus Chávez and Leavander Johnson in 2005, after spending time with Johnson in the days prior, excitedly showing off his title belt in the gym.. 35 year old Leavander was stopped in what was to be his first world title defence and passed 5 days later after surgery to release pressure from a Subdural Hematoma and brain swelling.. I’ve never forgotten how I felt about the fragility of life after that event.. Life is precious and these fighters place their welfare on the line each and every time they lace on those gloves..
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