Boxing Federation and Amateur League Rally Support for Torres Family
Mexican boxing institutions mobilize support through federation statement and fundraiser tournament for Torres family.
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Arturo Torres Boxing Death
Mexican professional boxer Arturo Torres, 26, died following a brain injury sustained during a boxing match on September 19. Torres collapsed in the seventh round against Gilberto Garcia Lizarraga and was hospitalized with a blood clot requiring emergency surgery. After spending approximately one week in an artificial coma, Torres died. The Mexican Boxing Federation and amateur boxing leagues responded with condolences and organized community fundraising efforts for his family.
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2026-09-29 to 2026-11-01 · UTC publication dates
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Amateur boxing league organizes fundraiser tournament for Torres family
The Mexicali Amateur Boxing League announced plans to organize an amateur boxing tournament the following week to raise funds in support of Arturo Torres's family.
Mexican Boxing Federation issues statement on Torres death
The Mexican Boxing Federation released an official statement expressing deep regret over the tragic death of Arturo Torres, a boxer from Mexicali, Baja California. The federation extended condolences to Torres's family, friends, coaches, and the broader boxing community of Baja California.
Boxer collapsed during seventh round of match on September 19
During a professional boxing match on September 19, Arturo Torres lost consciousness during the seventh round against opponent Gilberto Garcia Lizarraga. Torres was immediately transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Mexican boxer Arturo Torres dies at 26 following boxing-related brain injury
Mexican boxer Arturo Torres, 26 years old, died on Friday following complications from a boxing match. During his bout on September 19 against Gilberto Garcia Lizarraga, Torres collapsed in the seventh round and was hospitalized. Medical examination revealed a blood clot in his brain requiring emergency surgery. He was placed in an artificial coma for approximately one week before his death.
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Mexican Boxer Arturo Torres Dies from Brain Injury at 26
Mexican boxer Arturo Torres, 26, died from brain injury after collapsing in seventh round on September 19.