Former world champion boxer Moi Fuentes passed away suddenly at age 37, just a year after getting hit in the head during a fight.
The devastating injury occurred during the Mexican’s knockout loss to David Cuellar Contreras in the sixth round in October 2021. The Mexican had transitioned from minimumweight to super-fly.
Although he was quickly taken to the hospital, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has already revealed that Fuentes passed away on Thursday morning.
Thank God, Moises Fuentes is already at peace, Sulaiman wrote on social media after sharing the news. a warrior who persevered in battle till death.
“Our condolences to his family and friends and our appreciation to his wife for her dedication and dedication with indescribable love during this difficult year of suffering.
“May he rest in peace.”
When speaking about Fuentes, fellow Mexican boxer Sulem Urbina said: “Moises Fuentes last fought in October 2021 and was knocked out. After that, he underwent surgery and fought for a year to attempt to stay in this country for his family.
“Today he says goodbye. Today I ask the boxing world not to forget him. Today ask to respect boxers and pray every time one steps in the ring.
“It was a pleasure to coincide with you in this life friend. Rest in peace Moises Fuentes.”
While a fan added: “Damn. Horrible news regarding the passing of Moises Fuentes. He shared the ring with the very best from 105 to 115. Rest in peace, Champ.”
And another said: “Ahh man ? Rest in peace to Moises Fuentes!”
In his 34 professional fights, Fuentes prevailed 25 times, including 14 knockouts.
In Guadalajara in 2011, he defeated Raul Garcia in a split decision to earn the WBO minimumweight title.
In 2013, he then competed in the Philippines against Donnie Nietes for the light-flyweight championship in an effort to win two world titles.
Even though he put up an amazing performance, the match was tied on a split decision.
After two consecutive knockout losses, including a first-round KO loss to WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa, he retired from boxing in 2018.
After more than three years out from the ring, Fuentes eventually made a comeback in 2021, but she was defeated by Cuellar and suffered the terrible brain clot as a result.
