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| Boxer Michael Norgrove dies days after ring collapse | Boxer Michael Norgrove dies days after ring collapse |
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| Boxer Michael Norgrove has died several days after collapsing in the ring, the British Board of Boxing Control (BBBC) has confirmed. | Boxer Michael Norgrove has died several days after collapsing in the ring, the British Board of Boxing Control (BBBC) has confirmed. |
| The 31-year-old Zambian light-middleweight, who was based in London, collapsed on 31 March. | The 31-year-old Zambian light-middleweight, who was based in London, collapsed on 31 March. |
| He was treated for bleeding on the brain following the bout against Sedgley's Tom Bowen at The Ring in Blackfriars, south London. | He was treated for bleeding on the brain following the bout against Sedgley's Tom Bowen at The Ring in Blackfriars, south London. |
| The BBBC described it as a "sad day" for the world of boxing. | The BBBC described it as a "sad day" for the world of boxing. |
| General secretary Robert Smith said: "We were informed of his death this morning. The whole sport feels for his family and we need to let it sink in. | |
| "He was a nice little boxer - but forget boxing for now, it's very sad news indeed." | "He was a nice little boxer - but forget boxing for now, it's very sad news indeed." |
| 'Sadly missed' | |
| Norgrove had been taking part in his first fight after a two-year break from the sport. | |
| He was undefeated and had he beaten Bowen it would have been a sixth straight win. | |
| Norgrove was a sparring partner of boxer James DeGale, who won a gold medal in the Beijing Olympic Games. | |
| On Saturday morning Mr DeGale Tweeted: "So sad to hear about the passing of Michael Norgrove. He will be sadly missed." | |
| The Zambian fighter had trained at the Repton Club in east London. | |
| A statement on the club's website said it was "saddened" by the news that he had collapsed "doing what he loved". |