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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

Boxer Sabrina Perez’s husband dies after collapsing in her corner during fight

@wbcmoro via Twitter

Diego Arrua, husband and trainer of boxer Sabrina Perez, died after collapsing in her corner during her fight in Mexico on Friday, it has been announced.

Argentine Perez, 36, was defending the WBC interim featherweight title against Skye Nicolson in Tijuana, when Arrua collapsed between the ninth and 10th rounds.

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