![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/boxing-coach-dies-after-suffering-fatal-heart-attack-during-wifes-world-title-fight/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_SABRINA2.jpg&description=Diego Arrua, the coach of Sabrina Perez, collapsed between the ninth and 10th rounds of the fight at Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing show in Mexico on Friday night Boxing coach Diego Arrua has passed away after suffering a fatal heart attack while watching the biggest fight of his wife's career. Arrua, 58, was in the corner for Sabrina Perez's interim WBC featherweight title bout with Australian Skye Nicolson at Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing show in Tijuana, Mexico, on Friday night. The Argentine collapsed between the ninth and 10th rounds of the fight at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutierrez, which was broadcast by DAZN. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. "It is with deep sadness that we have been informed of the sudden death of Argentine coach Diego Arrua, who suffered a devastating heart attack during the Sabrina Perez fight in Tijuana," Sulaiman said. 'The medical services did everything possible and he died at the QDEP general hospital.' "Our thoughts and condolences are with Sabrina Perez and your loved ones," promoter Matchroom wrote in a tweet on X. Boxxer's Kevin Campion said: "Deeply saddened by the news of Diego Arrua's passing. Our hearts go out to Sabrina, their family, and all those close to them. "This tragic event reminds us of life's fragility, and our thoughts are with everyone affected." Perez, 36, was not in the ring when the decision – just the second defeat of her career in her first fight outside of Argentina – was read out by the announcer at the conclusion of the bout. Nicolson won by unanimous decision to claim the WBC interim featherweight title and her eighth successive win. In heart-breaking quotes given to Argentine outlet El Destape in August, Perez said of her husband and trainer: "At this point I couldn't be with another coach other than Diego, no one is going to take care of me like him. 'We get along well and we complement each other. At a glance we already know when things are go){kind=link}
Diego Arrua, the coach of Sabrina Perez, collapsed between the ninth and 10th rounds of the fight at Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing show in Mexico on Friday night
Boxing coach Diego Arrua has passed away after suffering a fatal heart attack while watching the biggest fight of his wife’s career.
Arrua, 58, was in the corner for Sabrina Perez’s interim WBC featherweight title bout with Australian Skye Nicolson at Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing show in Tijuana, Mexico, on Friday night.
The Argentine collapsed between the ninth and 10th rounds of the fight at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutierrez, which was broadcast by DAZN. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“It is with deep sadness that we have been informed of the sudden death of Argentine coach Diego Arrua, who suffered a devastating heart attack during the Sabrina Perez fight in Tijuana,” Sulaiman said.