Copyright 2018 CGTN. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The login page will open in a new tab. His sister, Shonelle Ritchie said her brother, who leaves behind four children, was a true champion from the start. Not in conjunction with any other offer. This is terrible cause during matches we could do something, but sparring would be out of control. IBF #9 light middleweight Dwight Ritchie has died after collapsing during a sparring session with WBA #8 middleweight Michael Zerafa on Saturday in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, It is with great sadness and shock to announce that The Fighting Cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved, promoter and friend Jake Ellis said. Touched in the chest, Dwight Ritchie returned to his corner and collapsed. He admitted as much afterward, saying, I had the weight of the world on my shoulders tonight. Yet he made it to the ring and did what he had been saying hed do, beat his fellow entertainer-turned-professional boxer. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Champion Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie, 27, collapses and dies after taking a freak punch to his body during training Dwight Ritchie, 27, has died after being punched in the stomach on Saturday Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Ritchie's promoter confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Ritchie was a Yorta Yorta man who found strength and pride in his identity, his family said. 2014 I was sitting on a bus in Brisbane going to weigh in and I met a fulla named David Galvin who was also fighting the next night. "I've had memory loss and think, 'What's it from? cost) for the first 12 months, billed as $60 every 4 weeks. I cant believe How is it possible in a sparring session? "You don't get prepared by getting your head bashed in, and it's starting to piss me off. A natural response given, seconds earlier, the fighter dubbed 'Cowboy' had eaten a body shot from close mate and sparring partner Michael Zerafa. He wrote, "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved." "As Dwight's promoter and friend it's unbearable to accept the tragic news that's just surfaced." "He made his mark on so many people from an early age," Shonelle Ritchie said. Titles held by Ritchie during his career include the Victoria State middleweight title, the Australian middleweight title, the OPBF middleweight title, the WBF Asia Pacific middleweight title, the IBF Youth junior middleweight title and the IBF Australasian junior middleweight titles. Ritchie was previously an Australian middleweight champion and hit the headlines when he fought Tim Tszyu in August, losing a decision that was only his second loss in a 21-fight career. Ritchie's promoter confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I have the heart of a lion, and I felt weak saying I needed more time. He can go inactive until March or April next year, fight some journeyman, and then see if Andrade or Murata will give him a shot by the summer of 2020. Known to be one of the upcoming and brightest fighters from Down Under, Ritchie's last bout was against Tim Tszyu, the son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu, in August for the IBF Australasian super welterweight title in Sydney. He just took a few backward steps and just held his chest and just collapsed. This automatically renews to be charged as $28 (min. Paul Gallen leaves Radio star with a suspected broken rib in stunt gone wrong, Paul Gallen accuses Sonny Bill Williams of dodging him for touted boxing match. "There are simply no words to describe how I am feeling right now," he wrote. Dwight lived his life with purpose, and those in the boxing community that came to know him, will forever cherish the positive memories we had with him. On 9 November 2019, during a sparring session with Michael Zerafa in preparation for Zerafa's rematch against Jeff Horn the following month in Australia, Ritchie took a body shot, retreated to his own corner and collapsed. At the origin of this sad news, Australian newspapers briefly recounted the scene. New customers only. Michael Zerafa should just back out of this Jeff Horn fight, after this. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Meanwhile, a newspaper in Sydney reported that Ritchie, who had a record of 19 wins and two defeats, collapsed when sparring with Michael Zerefa, who has been preparing for a rematch with Jeff Horn, a former WBO welterweight champion, in Melbourne on Saturday and could not be revived. Nothing in life is guaranteed. You already have a current subscription with us. "If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died," his partner, Samara, said in a poem. I'd love to have the opportunity to tell these guys, because I've been there. And we always give each other hard rounds, you know, harder than a fight. He taught me so much, not just as a boxer but as a person, and I will always be thankful for the lessons Dwight shared with me about life. Despite attempts to save him, he could not be revived and died. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. His last Instagram post was on October 31, 2019 he wrote Doing the work to make sure Im ready come December 6th., Earlier, on May 3, 2019 he shared picture and wrote Boxing has brought me many things but none more meaningful than connecting with family. Gallen reacts to boxing death It definitely did [impact me], Zerafa, who lost the rematch, said. He described what happened this way: He rocked up, fit as ever, we were both in preparation for our fights. Hes not responding., So, yeah, it was tough, and he was in the middle of the ring, and we all just knelt down next to him, and it was just terrifying, absolutely terrifying.. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details. Chris you shouldnt assume something so tragic mate unless you witness it with your own eyes!! Weekend Paper is for The Weekend Australian delivered on a Saturday. Fury (9-0) defeated Paul (6-1)by a split decision Sunday in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia and handed the YouTube star-turned-boxer his first loss. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence (10 days in WA). Michael Zerafa opens up on Dwight Ritchie's passing. The father-of-three continues the frightening trend of deaths in boxing so far this year as a number of young fighters have also passed away prompting many to question the current state of the sport. Mark Magsayo experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in consecutive fights last year. Ritchie fought Tim Tsyzu three months ago in Sydney, losing his IBF Australasian title in a unanimous decision. But Fury thinks more pressure would have resulted in a finish on his end. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Dwight Ritchie was returning to his corner, they say, with both arms raised above his head, seeking air. Not in conjunction with any other offer. I appreciate all the messages of support that I have been receiving from family, friends, media and the boxing community. Youre less likely to suffer the kind of brain damage that could result in something like this happening from bare knuckle. The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $364 (min. Last but not least thank you to everyone that came along and sent through messages.. "Would you like somebody to bring your kid in there to be a punching bag? Ritchie fought Tim Tszyu son of former world champion boxer Kostya Tszyu in August for the IBF Australasian super welterweight title in Sydney. An autopsy is an examination of the body of a deceased person, carried out by a qualified pathologist. Dwight Ritchie's promoter Jake Ellis confirmed the pugilist's death through a Facebook post on Sunday. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Shocker: Monster Inoue suffers eye socket fracture, Badou Jack stops Makabu for WBC cruiser title, Rigondeaux demolishes Martinez in 74 seconds, Williams Jr. injured, out of Broner fight, Foster defeats Vargas for WBC 130lb title. Dwight, you will always be remembered. Ritchie, only 27-years-old, leaves behind a wife and three children. Dwight Ritchie is 27 years old from Australia. Look after them. Thanks for making the trip down to my fight brother love ya and safe trip home., Later, on April 29 he wrote The past 18 months have seen some huge changes in my life, from moving back home to new people in my team. Maxim Dadashev, Patrick Day and Boris Stanchov died as a result of blows they took in fights. ORDER NOW >. Watch Jeff Horn v Tim Tszyu on Wednesday, August 26 on Main Event. This Website provides you with the latest information and Knowledge on Bollywood, Hollywood, and News. Born and raised in Shepparton, Victoria, 'The Fighting Cowboy', named in reflection of his strong connection to his country community, was introduced to boxing at the age of 12. For me, I just tried to be tough. Sadly, Ritchie's death came less than a month after American boxer Patrick Day died after suffering a serious brain injury during his knockout defeat to Charles Conwell in Chicago. Forget Horn, he is trying to avenge something after such a terrible showing last time (and making Zerafa come to Horns hometown). My heart bleeds for his three children and his beautiful partner. I want to give all glory and honour to god for blessing me and thank my team Andrew Woodall, @morgz_32 and @trema1 for their tireless work through camp day in and day out to get me in the best shape of my life! A natural response given, seconds earlier, the fighter dubbed Cowboy had eaten a body shot from close mate and sparring partner Michael Zerafa. Zerafa (27-3, 16 knockouts) is scheduled to face Jeff Horn in a rematch on December 18. We give you trending news and famous personalities all around the world. Dwight was a very quiet athlete and the day that he came to spar, I dont know, he was just a little different, a little quiet, Zerafa recounted. "You worked so hard to make your dream of being a boxer a reality," his aunty Pam said. Just five-and-a-half weeks out from his Jeff Horn rematch, Zerafa landed a standard punch in the ring with Ritchie that saw his long-time sparring partner retreat, before collapsing. This automatically renews to be billed as $60 (min. Weekend Paper is for The Weekend Australian delivered on a Saturday. It was the hardest day Ive ever had to face in my life and in my career, and I hope no-one ever goes through what I had to go through that day.. He could not be revived. Dwight Ritchie is 27 years old from Australia. [8][9], Lost IBF Australasian junior middleweight title, Won vacant IBF Australasian junior middleweight title, Won vacant WBF Asia Pacific middleweight title, Originally UD win for Ritchie, later ruled NC due to Ritchie being underage, Originally SD win for Ritchie, later ruled NC due to Ritchie being underage, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies in a training accident aged 27", "Dwight Ritchie's sparring partner tells of moment boxer died", "Tim Tszyu vs Dwight Ritchie results, full card, Tayla Harris vs Renee Gartner | FOX SPORTS", "Dwight Ritchie Dies: Freak Accident While Sparring with Zerafa", "Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 after tragic sparring blow", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dwight_Ritchie&oldid=1136741029, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 22:31. The pathologist creates a written record of the autopsy findings, including the microscopic and laboratory tests. "The boxing community has lost a truly great person, and I have lost a mate . This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "I appreciate all the messages of support that I have been receiving from family, friends, media and the boxing community. Ritchie's promoter, Jake Ellis, confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post on Saturday. While mourning Richie's death, Australian professional and Olympian Luke Jackson wrote on Twitter, "Today we lost one of our own." Not in conjunction with any other offer. Dwight Thomas Ritchie (29 February 1992 9 November 2019) was an Australian professional boxer. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Logan Paul calls for KSI rematch after YouTube stars' controversial bout, Paul Gallen leaves Radio star with a suspected broken rib in stunt gone wrong. He held the Australian middleweight title from 2014 to 2015[4] and the IBF Youth junior middleweight title in 2017. Rest in Peace mate.". Ritchie is being remembered as a family man who had a lot of love to give and he was loved dearly in return. He is an Australia Boxer who died in a freak training accident while sparring Michael Zerefa. Speaking at his funeral yesterday, which was attended by some 1,500 people, one of Ritchie's siblings said that his brother had taught him that "if a horse bucks, you get back up and keep on going.". It seems like any fighter in a sparring match watching a guy die in the gym in front of them, that is probably worse than hearing that a guy you fought died in the hospital later. Dwight Ritchie who had a 19-2 record and fought ten tough rounds with IBF#8 Tim Tszyu in August, was 27 years old. Fury was in firm control until a knockdown by Paul in Round 8 brought the scorecards closer. Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Boyfriend, Height, Who is Eleftheria Kalaitzidou? "Dwight will always be remembered by the boxing fraternity as one of the brightest talents in Australia [whose] fighting style embodied exactly how he lived. Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies age 27, after a reported training accident in Melbourne. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Despite the administration of first aid, he could never be revived. "There had always been a professional and mutual respect between us. "The boxing community has lost a truly great person, and I have lost a mate," Zerafa wrote. Zerafa's rematch with Horn takes place on December 18 and there is some speculation on whether or not the fight will take place . Fighting Cowboy Dwight Ritchie farewelled in Shepparton after training accident, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Maintongoonin Victoria. The second best result is Dwight Lloyd Ritchie age 60s in Diamond Bar, CA in the Diamond Bar neighborhood. Ritchie's death during a sparring session against Michael Zerafa on the weekend has sparked calls for the sport of boxing to be banned once again, with a spate of deaths inside the ring this year. Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie is being remembering by his family and friends as a loving family man of unshakeable resolve. Tommy Fury Fury deserves credit for his split-decision victory over fellow boxing newbie Jake Paul on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The sudden death of Dwight Ritchie (right) during training shocked the boxing world earlier this month. He wrote, "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved." R.I.P Dwight and condolences to his family. Spar light, have some rules. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/michael-zerafa-statement-on-the-death-of-aussie-dwight-ritchie, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Yesterday, was an absolute tragedy, and as tough as it is right now for myself, I can only imagine how difficult the past 24 hours has been for Dwights family. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Published: November 10, 2019 10:07 AM IST By India.com . The Australian Digital + Weekend Paper Subscription costs $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $48 billed every 4 weeks. We need autopsy report. Next of kin or other authorized individuals can then request copies of these reports. "I remember having my professional debut on Dwight's card. No cancellations during the first 12 months. At least three fighters have died in the ring in the United States in 2019, the most recent being Patrick Day, who died in . cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. Hes looking forward, specifically at his fight against Brandon Figueroa for the WBCs interim belt Saturday at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California (Showtime). Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $28 every 4 weeks. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Please call 1800 070 535. Very sad news. Just five-and-a-half weeks out from his Jeff Horn rematch, Zerafa landed a standard punch in the ring with Ritchie that saw his long-time sparring partner retreat, before collapsing. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Ritchie collapsed in the ring and could not be revived. Ritchies promoter Jake Ellis confirmed the tragic news on Facebook, writing: It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved. Its unbearable to accept the tragic news thats just surfaced., Dwight will always be remembered by the boxing fraternity as one of the brightest talents in Australia whos fighting style embodied exactly how he lived.. Ritchie grew up in Shepparton in Victoria, and twice overcame cancer before his second birthday. Talking on the Main Event Boxing Podcast, Zerafa opened up on the day Ritchie, a friend hed known since he was 14 or 15-years-old, died right in front of him. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. RIP Cowboy.. I have spoken to the family, and given my deepest condolences. 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