Hugo becomes second boxer in a week to die from injuries

Hugo Santillan, 23, Passes Away From Injuries After Draw

Tributes have been paid to boxer Hugo Santillan after the 23-year-old died from injuries suffered in a fight last Saturday.

Santillan drew with Eduardo Javier Abreu over 10 rounds in San Nicolas in his homeland before he collapsed as he raised his arms in celebration at the final bell.

He was held up by one of his trainers as the result was announced but fell to the canvas and was given oxygen before being taken to hospital.

Santillan, a former South American super-featherweight champion, was operated on after developing a clot on his brain.

He suffered kidney failure and was in a coma, although it was heart failure which was registered as the cause of death when he passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Santillan's death is the second to rock the sport this week after Maxim Dadashev died on Tuesday.

Nicknamed Dynamite, he had a record of 19-6-2 having made his debut in 2015.

Promoter Kalle Sauerland tweeted: "A sad, sad week for boxing.

We are devastated to hear that 23 year old Hugo Santillan has passed away following a bout this weekend in his native Argentina. RIP."

Sanctioning body the WBC confirmed the news, tweeting: "[Hugo] passed away from injuries suffered during Saturday's fight which ended in a draw.

"We join Hugo’s family and friends in their grief."