"Another Tragedy" Shock in the Boxing World "The referee killed the player" Explosion of anger, indiscriminate punch bombing → I couldn't get up until the end... Even though he was transferred to the hospital, he died in the end

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During the boxing match, a tragic accident occurred in which a player died due to the referee's complacent response. Criticism is mounting over the quality of referees and the player protection system.

"Essential Sports" reported on the 3rd (Korea time) that "Jacob Oyoko, a boxer from Kisumu, Kenya, was taken to the hospital due to injuries he suffered during the recent match, but eventually died."

Oyoko reportedly faced a precarious situation, allowing a one-sided attack against Julius Okuruchi in a regional game.

According to the video of the situation at the time, Oyoko was visibly reeling after allowing a strong body shot and head hook from his opponent, and was clearly in a state of inaction, hiding himself into a corner to avoid further hitting.

However, the referee, who had to protect the player on the ring, did not stop the game, and in the end, Oyoko allowed the opponent's indiscriminate punch. Immediately after the accident, Oyoko was immediately transferred to the hospital for first aid such as attaching an oxygen respirator and CPR, but failed to regain consciousness.

The boxing community is in shock. "Oyoko died from multiple injuries she suffered during the game," said Ruben Ndolo, president of the Kenya Professional Boxing Board (KPBC).

Subsequent scrutiny revealed that Oyoko had previously suffered from lung disease, which, coupled with the hit she suffered during the game, led to a death accident.

In the wake of this incident, KPBC has set up an independent investigation committee consisting of medical experts, lawyers, and retired boxers to launch a strict investigation. The committee will thoroughly review the timing of the referee's decision to suspend the game, as well as compliance with overall safety rules such as weight management and water intake.

This is not the first time in the boxing world that a referee's error of judgment has led to a death accident. In August last year, two Japanese players died one after another in a match held at Gorakuen Hall in Tokyo. Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, who were 28 years old at the time, died after being diagnosed with a subdural hematoma that was bleeding in the brain in different games. At that time, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) issued a statement expressing condolences and emphasizing the responsibility of referees and officials to the entire boxing world.

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