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BY Michael Eli Dokosi, 11:30am October 17, 2019,

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A look at Patrick Day and other black boxers who collapsed in the ring and died

by Michael Eli Dokosi, 11:30am October 17, 2019,

A look at Patrick Day and other black boxers who collapsed in the ring and died — Michael Norgrove via standard.co.uk

Michael Norgrove

Michael Norgrove collapsed in Round 5 of his bout with opponent Tom Bowen on March 28, 2013 in the United Kingdom. Norgrove died April 6 without regaining consciousness. He was a British professional boxer from Woodford Green, London. Nicknamed the “Zambezi Hitman”, at the time of his death Norgrove had an unbeaten professional record. He was born January 9, 1981 in Kabwe, Zambia.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: October 17, 2019

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