Simiso Buthelezi has sadly passed away in hospital

South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has sadly passed away in hospital following a brain injury he suffered in the ring on Sunday night.

Clips of the fight went viral on Sunday given the bizarre nature of his defeat. He was stopped by the referee after we walked to the corner of the ring and started fighting thin air.

It happened in the 10th round of the lightweight clash, with Buthelezi dominating the fight, knocking his opponent down and into the ropes.

Just before the knockdown, he took a jab on the chin, losing his bearings shortly after as the fight resumed when his opponent got up from the ropes.

After the referee stopped the fight, Buthelezi was taken to hospital for checks. There he was put into an induced coma, but sadly would not return from it.

He passed away in the evening of the 7th June, with his family and Boxing South Africa releasing a joint statement on Wednesday to announce his untimely passing.

UPDATE : Very sad news….Boxing South Africa has confirmed that boxer Simiso Buthelezi did not make it. Condolences to his family, friends and Boxing club. May his soul rest in peace.