Jeanette Zacarías Zapata
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Jeanette Zacarías Zapata (October 6, 2002 – September 2, 2021) was a Mexican professional boxer in the welterweight division. She passed away at the age of 18 after being injured in a bout in Montreal, Canada.[1]
Death
[edit]On August 28, 2021, Zacarías Zapata faced Marie Pier Houle in an eight-round bout at the GVM Gala International event at IGA Stadium in Montreal. During the fourth round, Zapata was knocked down after taking a series of punches, including a left uppercut and a right hook.[2] After the final blow, she appeared dazed and was unable to return to her corner. She collapsed and began convulsing, prompting medical staff to rush her to the hospital.[3]
Zapata was placed in a medically induced coma, but tragically passed away on September 2, 2021, five days later, from the injuries sustained during the fight.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jeanette Zacarias Zapata: Mexican boxer, 18, dies days after knockout in Montreal". BBC Sport. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata, 18, dies after suffering several blows to the head during fight". FOX News. 2021-09-06. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "Boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata dies days after fight". FOX 5 NY. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "Female Mexican boxer, 18, dies 5 days after fight". ESPN.com. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2025-02-13.