Former Surfing Star Chris Davidson Dead At 45 After Taking Punch In Bar Fight

Former browsing star Chris Davidson passed away on Saturday … after he was supposedly typed the face in a run-in beyond a bar in Australia.

He was simply 45 years of ages.

Authorities state they reacted to a South West Rocks club at around 11 PM on Saturday after getting calls about an attack. A male — apparently later on ID’ed as Davidson — had actually supposedly struck his head on the ground following a punch.

According to the authorities, when they showed up, they discovered the male unconscious. They state he was carried to a neighboring health center, however passed away a brief time later on.

Police state they have actually detained a 42-year-old male in connection with the event. He has actually given that been charged with attack triggering death.

Davidson had actually at first gotten popularity in the sport in the 1990s … and ultimately made a #14 world ranking in 2010.

Surfing legend Kelly Slater grieved his death in a post on his social networks page, stating, “Lost another soldier yesterday. #RIPChrisDavo.”

“Had many a good battle with this guy,” Slater included. “One of the most naturally talented surfers I ever knew.”

Surfing Australia called Davidson “an incredibly talented surfer and a true individual in our sport and community.”

“Our thoughts go out to his two children, friends and family at this time,” the org. included.