A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in the boxing world when Sherif Lawal, 29 years old, passed away after his debut match, leaving behind endless grief for his family and fans.

Sherif’s death determined in puzzling manner

The boxing world witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy when British boxer, Sherif Lawal, passed away after his first professional fight. The match took place at the Harrow Leisure Centre, London (UK) on May 12, the fateful blow to the temple caused him to collapse and never regain consciousness.

Talented boxer Sherif died on May 12, but the cause of death was not determined until September.

Lawal, 29, was fighting as a middleweight in his professional debut against Portuguese Malam Varela. Unfortunately, Lawal was hit in the temple by Varela, causing him to lose consciousness on the ground. The referee quickly started the knockout count, but immediately stopped the fight when he realized the seriousness of Lawal’s condition.

Immediately after, medical staff tried to treat Lawal at the scene and continued to take him to the nearest hospital. However, all efforts were unsuccessful, Sherif was confirmed dead on the evening of May 12.

After four months of waiting, Haringey Borough Council (UK) confirmed that there was no need to conduct a forensic investigation, as the death was determined to be due to “natural causes”.

The incident broke the hearts of Sherif’s family and friends, as they had to wait until September 4 to hold a funeral for the boxer who died young. Sherif’s boxing gloves were placed on the coffin as a final tribute to the boxer who devoted his life to pursuing his passion.

At the funeral, Sherif’s three sisters read a touching letter from their mother, Misitua Bisi Lawal, describing her son as “a symbol of strength and inspiration”.

17-year-old boy comes to Boxing after an incident

It is known that Sherif started pursuing Boxing after experiencing a major incident, being seriously stabbed at the age of 17. Since then, Boxing has become the motivation to help him overcome difficulties in life and find a direction for himself.

In addition to boxing, Sherif is also a psychiatric nursing student, an admirable role model. Coach CJ Hussein, who trained Lawal at St Pancras Amateur Boxing Club, could not help but be moved when mentioning him: “He is an excellent boxer, always radiant with a big smile and a role model for everyone.”

The passing of Sherif Lawal is a reminder of the risks boxers face every time they step into the ring. With his unyielding fighting spirit and love for boxing, Sherif left an indelible mark on his fans, friends and family.