September 16th 2023.
Tragedy struck the boxing world on Friday night in Tijuana, Mexico. Diego Arrua, the husband and trainer of WBC interim featherweight champion Sabrina Perez, suffered a fatal heart attack during her world title fight against Skye Nicolson.
Arrua, 58, collapsed during the final stages of round 10 while the fight was being aired live on DAZN. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, but unfortunately, he passed away. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news on social media.
"It is with deep sadness that we have been informed of the sudden death of Argentine coach Diego Arrua, who suffered a devastating heart attack during the Sabrina Pérez fight in Tijuana," he wrote. "The medical services did everything possible and he died at the QDEP general hospital."
British promoter Eddie Hearn, who was ringside at the time, described the tragedy as heartbreaking. "You could see he was having severe problems and unfortunately passed away," he said. "It is a tragic set of events, our thoughts and prayers go out to Sabrina Perez and her trainers, her team and the families, it was heartbreaking to see. First and foremost, respect, best wishes and condolences to the families."
Despite the tragedy, the fight was allowed to continue, with Australia's Nicolson picking up the interim belt with a decision victory. Perez was not in the ring as the decision was called out. The card then continued in Mexico, with Angel Fierro securing a split decision win over Brayan Zamarripa in the main event.
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