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Bookmark or Share- List of deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing - WikipediaThe following is a list of deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing. In February 1995, it was estimated that "approximately 500 boxers have died in the ring or as a result of boxing since the Marquess of Queensberry Rules were introduced in 1884."
- 10 Boxers Who Tragically Died In The Ring - TheSportsterBenny Paret, Duk Koo Kim, Johnny Owen, Davey Moore, Francisco Rodriguez - all tragic reminders of boxing's dangers. Leavander Johnson and Patrick Day, despite being skilled fighters, fell victim to the severe injuries boxing can inflict.
- 9 of the Worst Boxing Injuries of All Times - OddeeNew York State boxing authorities were criticized for giving Paret clearance to fight just several months after he was knocked out by Gene Fullmer in his second to last bout. The actions of Paret at the weigh in before his final fight have come under scrutiny.
- 10 Boxers Who Died in The Ring – Tragic Boxing Deaths - Casino.orgHere, we remember 10 boxers who tragically died in the ring or from injuries sustained during their fights throughout boxing history.
- Professional Boxing Fatalities From 2000-2019•339 professional boxing mortalities from 1950 - 2007 •Findings •79% associated with KO/TKO •64% KO •15% TKO •Higher percentage occurred at lower weight classes •Significant decrease noted when comparing deaths from before 1983 to after •Championship bouts reduced from 15 to 12 after 1983 •Hypothesized the decline was more due
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