On May 6, Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano 22, collapsed in the ring after a fight with Jason Facularin on Blow by Blow. He was rushed to the hospital where we was pronounced dead just four days letter on May 10.
But what is the cause of death?
It has been confirmed that Kenneth Egano cause of death is brain haemorrhage, and he even went into a coma because of this.
The entire incident of Kenneth fainting at the Imus Sports Gymnasium was caught on camera as viewers watched the 22-year-old boxer being helped into a chair and given an oxygen mask by his coaching staff.
Expenses covered by Manny Pacquaio.
Since the show Blow by Blow is run by Manny Pacquaio, he took on the responsibility of paying for all the medical bills. He also also paid for Kenneth Egano's parents' flight tickets.
"Boxing is truly a dangerous sport, and the boxers deserve nothing but respect as they put their lives on the line. Other sports you play, but you don't play boxing," Manny Pacquaio said.
His opponent, Jason Facularin, also went on social media to post his condolences.
"I didn't expect that this will happen when we did our best. Why did it happen to us? Sorry that it happened. I hope you're in a good place," he posted.
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