18:55  ,  October 25, 2017

Boxer Jeffrey Claro, 20, dies after falling into coma

Jeffrey Claro, a Filipino pro boxer based in Makati City, died on Sunday after falling into a coma following a sparring session. He had just turned 20 on October 18, rappler.com reported.

Claro, whose pro record was 1-4, had been sparring at X-Con Boxing Gym in Mandaluyong City on Friday, when he collapsed. He remained in a comatose state until Sunday, when Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Abraham "Baham" Mitra said he passed away at 11 am.

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