Diego Arrua, the trainer and husband of boxing star Sabrina Perez, has tragically passed away at the age of 58. He suffered a heart attack during a world title fight, leading to his untimely death. Arrua, a well-known figure in the boxing community, was a highly respected trainer and played a crucial role in Perez’s career. This devastating loss has left the boxing world in shock, as it mourns the loss of a talented and dedicated individual. The circumstances surrounding his heart attack and the impact on Perez’s future remain uncertain..
BOXING coach Diego Arrua has died aged 58 after suffering a heart attack during his wife’s world title fight.
Arrua was in the corner for wife Sabrina Perez’s interim WBC featherweight title bout with Australian Skye Nicolson on Friday night.
He collapsed between the ninth and ten rounds of the fight at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutierrez in Mexico.
Sadly, he didn’t recover from the reportedly “devastating” heart attack.
WBC president Maurico Sulaiman confirmed the passing of Arrua on Twitter.
He said: “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 Perez fight in Tijuana.
“The medical services did everything possible and he died at the QDEP general hospital.”
They tweeted: “Our thoughts and condolences are with Sabrina Perez and your loved ones.”
Perez suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Nicolson, with the judges scoring the contest 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 in favour of the Aussie.
She wasn’t in the ring when the result was read out.
Boxing fans around the world were quick to react to the tragic news, with one tweeting: “Prayers for the family.”
Another said: “RIP THAT’S SO SAD.”
And another said: “Rest in peace, Diego.”
One remarked: “Damn sad to hear. RIP.”
Another chimed in: “Awful news. RIP.”
Perez went into her clash with Nicolson on the back of decision victories over Silvia Fernanda Zararias and Yollis Marrugo Franco.
Defeat to Nicolson saw her lose her grip on the WBC’s interim 126lbs strap.
Boxing coach Diego Arrua, aged 58, has passed away after suffering a heart attack during his wife’s world title fight. Arrua was in his wife Sabrina Perez’s corner during her interim WBC featherweight title bout with Skye Nicolson. He collapsed between the ninth and tenth rounds of the fight and did not recover from the heart attack. WBC president Maurico Sulaiman confirmed his death on Twitter, and Matchroom Boxing offered their condolences to Perez. Perez ultimately lost the fight to Nicolson, relinquishing her hold on the WBC’s interim 126lbs strap.
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