Top Rank, Boxing World Reacts To Maxim Dadashev’s Death
Maxim Dadashev’s death has the entire sport of boxing in mourning over the loss of a young fighter.
The 28-year-old passed away in the morning of July 23 after spending days in a medically induced coma following surgery for a subdural hematoma. The fighter sustained injuries from a fight against Subriel Matias on July 19 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The fight was stopped by Dadashev’s trainer Buddy McGirt after the 11th round in order to protect his fighter and Dadashev was sent to a hospital where he underwent surgery.
Top Rank released the following statement on Dadashev’s passing.
Top Rank is devastated to report that Maxim Dadashev passed away earlier this morning due to injuries sustained during last Friday’s bout. Maxim was a talented fighter inside the ring and a loving husband and father outside the ropes. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum: “Maxim was a terrific young man. We are all saddened and affected by his untimely death.”
The rest of the boxing world came together in solidarity to send their condolences to Dadashev and his family. Below are a series of tweets from the rest of the boxing community.
So terribly sad to hear the news of the passing of Maxim Dadashev. Rest in peace —
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) July 23, 2019
This fella Maxim Dadashev was a fighter until his last breath, it’s a brutal cruel sport at times, he died aged 28 after suffering severe brain injuries during his defeat to Subriel Matias on Friday. May god rest his soul #RIPChamp pic.twitter.com/YY0ZajAceJ
— Anthony Fowler (@afowler06) July 23, 2019
The spirit of a fighter knows no stop. It lives beyond a fight’s end and a referees call. Me and my family, and all the boxing family, send our prayers and thoughts to Maxim Dadashev and his family.
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) July 23, 2019
Very sad news from the world of boxing — the passing of @dadashev__m My sincere condolences to all that knew him —— pic.twitter.com/F0F9AnY7Ac
— The Magic Man — (@AntonioTarver) July 23, 2019
The WBO family is saddened by the passing of Maxim Dadashev. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/aCROwS5t3c
— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) July 23, 2019
The WBO family is saddened by the passing of Maxim Dadashev. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/aCROwS5t3c
— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) July 23, 2019
Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic news today of Maxim Dadashev’s passing. PBC sends its condolences and prayers to Dadashev’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5T9CmgiEU3
— PBC (@premierboxing) July 23, 2019
With a Saddened Heart I want to send my deepest condolences to the family of Maxim Dadashev who passed away after receiving head trauma in his last fight. Ppl boxing is a tuff sport, we put our lives on the line every single time we step in the ring. RIP my boxing brother —- pic.twitter.com/gLhqzGd5Xw
— Amanda Serrano —- (@Serranosisters) July 23, 2019
RIP Maxim Dadashev.
He passed away from injuries suffered during Friday’s fight, according to trainer Buddy McGirt and Donatas Janusevicius, Dadashev’s strength and conditioning coach.
We join Maxim’s family and friends in grief, support and wish prompt resignation.
Via @espn pic.twitter.com/8Pbu6cD6LC
— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) July 23, 2019
Rest In Peace, Maxim Dadashev. #Boxing is a very unforgiving sport. We can’t make it safe, but we can make it safer. We can also rally to economically help his wife and son. We must take care of our own. This is heartbreaking news.
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) July 23, 2019
Didn’t know him personally, but I respected what he was fighting for. He wanted to bring his family to the states for a better life, and I fully respect that. Sadly his life was cut short, and I can only imagine what his loved ones are going through. My condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/61vtLFQdKz
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) July 23, 2019
I’m deeply saddened with the passing of Maxim Dadashev. This is a Promoter’s worse nightmare. There’s not one day that goes by in my life that I don’t think of Levander Johnson. My deepest and sincere condolences
— Eric Gomez (@makeawar) July 23, 2019
Golden Boy sends its prayers and condolences to the family of Maxim Dadashev, who passed away at the age of 28. We are deeply saddened by his loss. RIP.
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) July 23, 2019
We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Maxim Dadashev – absolutely awful.
The condolences of everybody at Queensberry Promotions are with his family and friends.
RIP
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) July 23, 2019
