Boxer Luis Quinones Dead At 25, 5 Days After Knockout Loss

Junior welterweight Luis Quinones tragically died on Thursday … simply 5 days after struggling a head damage throughout a knockout loss in Colombia. He was solely 25.

Quinones was an undefeated boxer (10-0) till his matchup with Jose Munoz on September 24 at Coliseo Elias Chegwin … when was knocked out with lower than a minute left within the battle.

Video of the battle exhibits Quinones fall down after getting punched … and he is unable to get again on his ft. He was then taken out of the ring on a stretcher by medical personnel.

It was reported that Quinones suffered a blood clot in his mind on account of head trauma from the battle … and was in a coma after surgical procedure. He was declared mind useless on Thursday, however remained on a respirator till his passing.

“Cuadrilatero Boxing deeply regrets the death of Luis Quinones, an exceptional human being, disciplined and who always showed the greatest commitment to this sport,” Quinones’ promoters stated in an announcement on Friday.

“We would like to thank the staff at the General Clinic of the North, who during this time did what was within their power and took care of Luis in the best possible way.”

Munoz — who can also be his sparring accomplice — is devastated by his demise … saying he by no means thought “a dream could turn into a real nightmare”.

Quinones was impressed by Julio Cesar Chavez and left his hometown of Barrancabermeja to turn into an expert boxer. He made his debut in 2018.

“Boxing is the ultimate challenge there is. Nothing to compare to him,” Quinones stated in an IG put up final yr.

“It’s to prove to yourself the way you do it every time you step in the ring.”