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The Death Of Maxim Dadashev And The Safety Of Boxing | Current Sports SOD

Maxim Dadashev
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On today's Current Sports with Al Martin Segment of the Day, we discuss the death of 28-year-old boxer Maxim Dadashev, who collapsed as he was leaving the ring after his 11 round defeat to Subriel Matias this past weekend. He was taken to the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly for bain surgery. On Tuesday he died from his injuries. 

We invite local fight promoter Ron DeLeon to get his thoughts on this sad news rocking the sporting world. DeLeon tells of the burtal life of a fighter and puts in perspective just how dangerous the sport truly is. 

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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