Mexican boxer Arturo Torres has died aged 26, a week after suffering a brain bleed following his final bout in Mexico.
Torres fought Gilberto Garcia on September 19 and was stopped in the seventh round.
He remained in the ring before collapsing and received medical attention before being taken to Mexicali General Hospital.
Doctors carried out an urgent procedure to treat a blood clot on his brain. Torres was then placed in a coma following the surgery.
His brother Angel said days before his death that the surgery had gone well and Torres was stable, with doctors placing him in a coma to prevent undue stress.
His condition later deteriorated and promoter Supreme Boxing confirmed his death.
The promoter said: “Tonight we here at Supreme Boxing along with all of the boxing community is in mourning following the death of Arturo Torres. Rest in Peace.
“The incident took place on September 19th during an event organised by Cachanilla Promotions at Vicente Guerrero Park.
“Torres faced García in a match that ended with a 7th round knockout. After the fight, ‘Lobito’ remained in the ring before collapsing.
“He received medical attention and was subsequently transported to the Mexicali General Hospital for treatment where he succumb to his injuries earlier today.”
Torres, known as ‘Lobito’, competed as a lightweight during an eight-year boxing career spanning 24 fights.
His death prompted tributes from the boxing community.
The Mexicali Amateur Boxing League has organised an event to provide financial support for his family following his death.
News of Torres’ death came one month after boxer Prichard Colon died aged 33 following a long-term brain injury.
