BOXER Muhammad Aslam Khan tragically passed away aged 27 after collapsing in the ring during a charity bout.
Aslam Khan died in hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, as a result of internal injuries sustained after he was brutally knocked out by Wali Khan Tareen.
According to local media reports, the injured boxer was rushed to a private hospital for treatment but unfortunately passed away due to his injuries.
Both the boxers belonging to Pishin district of Balochistan were fighting in the 80kg weight category.
It is understood the bout took place for charity and BOL News, report there were no medical personnel present at ringside.
According to further details, “He didn’t die in the ring, he suffered facial injuries and there wasn’t anyone there to look after him.”
Marca say Aslam Khan combined boxing with his work in the Pakistani Election Commission.
They report he began his boxing career in 2007 and within a decade he won a national title and several tournaments.
Mundo stated Aslam Khan’s death is being investigated by the authorities.
It has been reported the bout did not meet the necessary safety conditions.
In 2019, there were four recorded deaths in the ring, the most since 1991, according to Wikipedia.
Patrick Day, Boris Stanchov, Hugo Alfredo Santillan and Maxim Dadashev all lost their lives.
