Undefeated boxer Musa Yamak dies after collapsing in ring
Undefeated German boxer Musa Askan Yamak has died after suffering a heart attack, according to published reports.
The 38-year-old fighter collapsed in the ring while facing Ugandan veteran Hamza Wandera in Munich, Germany.
Yamak, a light heavyweight with an undefeated 8-0 record, took a big shot from Wandera in the second round and tried to come out to fight in the third round, but before the round started, Yamak dropped in the ring.
The event was immediately cancelled as doctors rushed in and he was taken to a local hospital but was pronounced dead of a heart attack.
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"We lost our compatriot Musa Askan Yamak, a boxer from Alucra, who won European and Asian championships, at a young age after a heart attack," said Turkish politician Hasan Turan via Twitter.
"My condolences to his sad family and fans."
Yamak boasted eight knockouts, with the Turkish born fighter turning pro in 2017. His career received a big boost after winning the WBFed International title in 2021.
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