The Tragic Death of Filipino Boxer Kenneth Egano

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano dies after falling into a coma following eight-round�fight

Kenneth Egano, a Filipino boxer, passed away after slipping into a coma following his eight-round fight with Jason Facularin on May 6.

Egano, aged 22, collapsed in his corner of the ring after the intense battle with Facularin at the Imus Sports Gymnasium in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. The fight was part of a card promoted by Manny Pacquiao.

He was swiftly taken to Imus Doctors Hospital, where he was placed into a coma after it was revealed that he had suffered a brain haemorrhage. His death was confirmed four days later on May 10.

Notably, Egano emerged victorious in the fight against Facularin, and the referee awarded him the win in absentia by raising his own hand.

His final fight was part of Pacquiao’s Blow by Blow series, a weekly boxing program in the Philippines. Pacquiao, an eight-time world champion, had pledged to cover Egano’s medical expenses.

In a tribute to the late boxer, Pacquiao emphasized the perilous nature of boxing and the immense bravery demonstrated by the fighters. He stated, “There is nothing more precious than human life. Boxing is truly a dangerous sport, and the boxers deserve nothing but respect as they put their lives on the line. Other sports you play, but you don’t play boxing.”

Concurrently, the Philippines’ Games and Amusements Board extended their condolences to Egano’s family and friends, expressing deep sorrow over his demise. “The entire agency of Games and Amusements Board (GAB) mourns the passing of professional boxer Kenneth Egano,” they conveyed. “Our condolences to Kenneth’s family, relatives and friends. May his soul rest in peace.”

Egano’s opponent, Jason Facularin, also shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing disbelief and grief over the tragic turn of events. “I didn’t expect that this will happen when we did our best,” he lamented. “Why did it happen to us? Sorry that it happened. I hope you’re in a good place.”


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