Oscar Gonzalez dies from injuries suffered in bout Saturday in Mexico City

Featherweight Oscar Gonzalez of Mexico City on Monday died from a brain injury sustained in Saturday’s 10th-round knockout loss to countryman Jesus Galicia in Mexico City, according to several reports.

Gonzalez, who was just 23, had been declared brain-dead Sunday. He went 23-3 with 14 knockouts during a seven-year career that began in March 2007 in Mexico, when he was still a month shy of his 17th birthday.

Gonzalez had won three consecutive fights, including one over former super bantamweight champion Rico Ramos of Pico Rivera this past April.

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Oscar Gonzalez declared brain-dead after 10th-round KO loss in Mexico City

Featherweight Oscar Gonzalez of Mexico City has been declared brain-dead after he was  knocked out in the 10th round by countryman Jesus Galicia on Saturday in Mexico City, according to several reports.

Gonzalez, 23, went 23-3 with 14 knockouts during a seven-year career. He was riding a three-fight winning streak. Included therein was a unanimous decision over Rico Ramos of Pico Rivera this past April in Shelton, Wash.

 

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