Dwight Richie
Dwight Richie
I just read that Dwight Richie passed away. Not sure on details but very sad. RIP Champ.
Re: Dwight Richie
Very sad news.
Rest in peace Dwight.
What was reported in the Telegraph:
Rest in peace Dwight.
What was reported in the Telegraph:
Australian boxing is in shock after the sudden death of fighter Dwight Ritchie.
The 27-year-old collapsed during sparring with Michael Zerafa in Melbourne on Saturday.
It’s understood Ritchie took a body shot, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived.
Ritchie was previously the Australian middleweight champion, and most recently fought Tim Tszyu, losing a decision that was only his second defeat in a 21-fight career.
Ritchie was in the midst of preparations for a fight against Tommy Browne on the undercard of Tszyu’s December 6 fight against Jack Brubaker in Sydney.
Prior to his fight against Tszyu, Ritchie revealed he’d battled cancer since birth.
A proud Aboriginal man, Ritchie was one of the true talents of this generation of Australian boxing.
Ritchie’s promoter Jake Ellis conformed the tragic news on Facebook, writing: “It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved.
“As Dwight’s promoter and friend it’s unbearable to accept the tragic news that’s just surfaced.
“Dwight will always be remembered by the boxing fraternity as one of the brightest talents in Australia who’s fighting style embodied exactly how he lived.
“RIP Cowboy you’ll be forever missed”
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Re: Dwight Richie
Well-liked Australian fighter Dwight Ritchie has passed away after a freak accident while sparring Michael Zerefa.
On Saturday, the 27-year-old Ritchie collapsed after a session with Zerafa, who is preparing for his December rematch with former welterweight champion Jeff Horn.
The Daily Telegraph first reported the news. According to the paper, Ritchie took a body shot, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived.
Ritchie suffered only his second loss in a 21 fight career back in August, when he lost a decision to rising superstar Tim Tszyu.
Ritchie’s promoter, Jake Ellis, confirmed the tragic news on social media - “It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved. As Dwight’s promoter and friend it’s unbearable to accept the tragic news that’s just surfaced.
“Dwight will always be remembered by the boxing fraternity as one of the brightest talents in Australia who’s fighting style embodied exactly how he lived. RIP Cowboy you’ll be forever missed.”
Ritchie was in training for a light middleweight fight against Tommy Browne on the undercard of Tszyu's December 6 card.
Ritchie, who grew up in Shepparton in country Victoria, battled cancer when he was six months old and again at 18 months.
"I can’t imagine the pain that my mother and nan went through with all the back and forth trips to doctors in Melbourne. Thankfully, since then there has be no signs of it returning," Ritchie told AthletesVoice in August.
Source
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/dwight- ... 5392i.html
On Saturday, the 27-year-old Ritchie collapsed after a session with Zerafa, who is preparing for his December rematch with former welterweight champion Jeff Horn.
The Daily Telegraph first reported the news. According to the paper, Ritchie took a body shot, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived.
Ritchie suffered only his second loss in a 21 fight career back in August, when he lost a decision to rising superstar Tim Tszyu.
Ritchie’s promoter, Jake Ellis, confirmed the tragic news on social media - “It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved. As Dwight’s promoter and friend it’s unbearable to accept the tragic news that’s just surfaced.
“Dwight will always be remembered by the boxing fraternity as one of the brightest talents in Australia who’s fighting style embodied exactly how he lived. RIP Cowboy you’ll be forever missed.”
Ritchie was in training for a light middleweight fight against Tommy Browne on the undercard of Tszyu's December 6 card.
Ritchie, who grew up in Shepparton in country Victoria, battled cancer when he was six months old and again at 18 months.
"I can’t imagine the pain that my mother and nan went through with all the back and forth trips to doctors in Melbourne. Thankfully, since then there has be no signs of it returning," Ritchie told AthletesVoice in August.
Source
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/dwight- ... 5392i.html
Re: Dwight Richie
Life can be so unfair at times! RIP young man. 
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Rest in Peace, boxing brother
Re: Dwight Richie
Tragic that a young man died in a sparring session.
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Michael Zerafa in Agony After The Tragic Death of Dwight Ritchie
Australian middleweight contender Michael Zerafa is in agony in the aftermath of the tragic sparring accident which led to the death of close friend Dwight Ritchie.
"There are simply no words to describe how I am feeling right now," Zerafa stated to Exclusive Insight. "Dwight was one of the most humble people I have ever met.
"We had known each other since we were teenagers, when we were just starting out in the sport. And for the past 10 years, Dwight and I had been supporting each other inside and outside of the ring.
"There had always been a professional and mutual respect between us. (Saturday) was an absolute tragedy, and as tough as it is right now for myself, I can only imagine how difficult the past 24 hours has been for Dwight’s family.
"My heart bleeds for his three children and his beautiful partner. I have spoken to the family and given my deepest condolences. The boxing community has lost a truly great person and I have lost a mate."
https://tinyurl.com/ZerafaAgony
Australian middleweight contender Michael Zerafa is in agony in the aftermath of the tragic sparring accident which led to the death of close friend Dwight Ritchie.
"There are simply no words to describe how I am feeling right now," Zerafa stated to Exclusive Insight. "Dwight was one of the most humble people I have ever met.
"We had known each other since we were teenagers, when we were just starting out in the sport. And for the past 10 years, Dwight and I had been supporting each other inside and outside of the ring.
"There had always been a professional and mutual respect between us. (Saturday) was an absolute tragedy, and as tough as it is right now for myself, I can only imagine how difficult the past 24 hours has been for Dwight’s family.
"My heart bleeds for his three children and his beautiful partner. I have spoken to the family and given my deepest condolences. The boxing community has lost a truly great person and I have lost a mate."
https://tinyurl.com/ZerafaAgony
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madball1982
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Re: Dwight Richie
Tragic for him, but especially his family (and friends) that he leaves behind.
It's insane that it was a body-shot during sparring.
Really feel for Zerafa in this.
It's insane that it was a body-shot during sparring.
Really feel for Zerafa in this.