You already have a current subscription with us. Ritchie is being remembered as a family man who had a lot of love to give and he was loved dearly in return. mode: 'thumbnails-rr', "Dwight, you will always be remembered. "You don't get prepared by getting your head bashed in, and it's starting to piss me off. "As Dwight's promoter and friend it's unbearable to accept the tragic news that's just surfaced.". "There had always been a professional and mutual respect between us. IBF #9 light middleweight Dwight Ritchie has died after collapsing during a sparring session with WBA #8 middleweight Michael Zerafa on Saturday in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, It is with great sadness and shock to announce that The Fighting Cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved, promoter and friend Jake Ellis said. He described what happened this way: He rocked up, fit as ever, we were both in preparation for our fights. This automatically renews to be charged as $28 (min. 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The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $364 (min. 2. Dwight Ritchie Wiki. Especially in this controversial period for our sport. Fighting Cowboy Dwight Ritchie farewelled in Shepparton after training accident, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Maintongoonin Victoria. We had known each other since we were teenagers, when we were just starting out in the sport. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence (10 days in WA). And we just did our normal thing. Ritchie, who grew up in Shepparton in country Victoria, battled cancer when he was six months old and again at 18 months. Some 1,500 people have turned out to mourn fighter Dwight Richie in his hometown of Shepparton The boxer died earlier this month in a training accident, leaving behind four children His family has remembered him for his heart and resilience, which they say he drew from his heritage We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The death of Ritchie, who left three children behind, sparked a flood of tributes from local boxers on social media. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency. No cancellations during the first 12 months. "It was clear from those early days he had a God-given talent," Ms Ritchie said. "It is with great sadness and shock [I have] to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved," Ellis wrote. The Daily Telegraph first reported the 27-year-old collapsed during a sparring session . Dwights passing is a further reminder why we cant take life for granted. The Australian Digital + Weekend Paper Subscription 12 Month Plan costs $416 (min. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Let Horn get a journeyman to fight him on the comeback trail in December, or give Mundine the rematch at 160. Day was the third boxer to die from injuries sustained in the ring this year after Argentina's Hugo Santillan died in July following a bout in San Nicolas, near Buenos Aires. Is team Horn going to go after Zerafa for not wanting to fight in 2019 after this incident? He could not be revived. Magsayo insists the past is in the past, though. I should have taken more time but unfortunately I didnt, and Ive learnt from that.. He was pronounced dead in the ring. He admitted as much afterward, saying, I had the weight of the world on my shoulders tonight. Yet he made it to the ring and did what he had been saying hed do, beat his fellow entertainer-turned-professional boxer. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Zerafa, who is preparing for a rematch with former world champion Jeff Horn, penned an emotional farewell to Ritchie on the website exclusiveinsight.com. Tommy Furyis confident hell beatJake Paulin more dominant fashion if they rematch. RIP Dwight Ritchie and condolences to his family. The Daily Telegraph broke the news and said Ritchie took a body shot, walked back to his corner and collapsed. Titles held by Ritchie during his career include the Victoria State middleweight title, the Australian middleweight title, the OPBF middleweight title, the WBF Asia Pacific middleweight title, the IBF Youth junior middleweight title and the IBF Australasian junior middleweight titles. "The boxing community has lost a truly great person, and I have lost a mate," Zerafa wrote. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency. Now when I think of it, although I was this big gladiator and thought I was big, strong and tough, wow. "He taught me so much, not just as a boxer but as a person, and I will always be thankful for the lessons Dwight shared with me about life. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence (10 days in WA). Weekend Paper is for The Weekend Australian delivered on a Saturday. "I remember having my professional debut on Dwight's card. Sydney's Daily Telegraph said he took a body shot on Saturday, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived. Next of kin or other authorized individuals can then request copies of these reports. Dwight was one of the most humble people I have ever met. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. While mourning Richie's death, Australian professional and Olympian Luke Jackson wrote on Twitter, "Today we lost one of our own." "Would you like somebody to bring your kid in there to be a punching bag? Australian boxing star Michael Zerafa has opened up on the "terrifying" day Dwight Ritchie passed away during a routine sparring session in Melbourne last year. Michael Zerafa should just back out of this Jeff Horn fight, after this. Ritchie was a Yorta Yorta man who found strength and pride in his identity, his family said. Nothing in life is guaranteed. I want to give all glory and honour to god for blessing me and thank my team Andrew Woodall, @morgz_32 and @trema1 for their tireless work through camp day in and day out to get me in the best shape of my life! Australian boxing is in shock after the death of local fighter Dwight Ritchie in a reported training accident in Melbourne. Iam Entertainment Blogger and CEO of Walikali and also Lead Editor, you can contact me at Email: Walikalinew@gmail.com. Dwight Ritchie was returning to his corner, they say, with both arms raised above his head, seeking air. And for the past 10 years, Dwight and I had been supporting each other inside, and outside of the ring. Ben Damon tweeted Confirming the heartbreaking news that Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie has today passed away after a freak training accident. Ritchies was the fourth boxing-related death this year. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Fury was in firm control until a knockdown by Paul in Round 8 brought the scorecards closer. This must not happen again. An autopsy is an examination of the body of a deceased person, carried out by a qualified pathologist. It's not right. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies in a training accident aged 27, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Maintongoonin Victoria. The half-brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury showed signs of cracking under the pressure leading up to his first high profile event. Then he lost his title to Rey Vargas by a split decision in his first defense in July. Ritchie's promoter, Jake Ellis, confirmed the boxer's death in a Facebook post on Saturday. Very sad news. Dwight Ritchie was returning to his corner when, suddenly, he dropped to the canvas, took one loud, unmistakeable breath then silence. Ellis's Facebook post also linked to a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Ritchie's family. Michael Zerafa. "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved," Jake Ellis wrote. Published: November 10, 2019 10:07 AM IST By India.com . From learning to box in a backyard gym, to becoming a state, national and world youth title holder, Ritchie had a promising career and bright future ahead of him. Rest in Peace mate.". He was 27 years old and left behind a wife and three children. It was five or six rounds in, and I hit him with a nice clean shot, and he just took a few seconds, and I just asked him, I said, Mate, are you alright? Because he didnt wear it too well, he just looked a little bit funny, and he just backed himself on the ropes, held his chest, and just collapsed. News Corp has reported that Ritchie, 27, was taking part in a sparring session with boxer Michael Zerafa ahead of his re-match with former world champion Jeff Horn. Those kids have got mothers, fathers and everything else. Chris you shouldnt assume something so tragic mate unless you witness it with your own eyes!! Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie is being remembering by his family and friends as a loving family man of unshakeable resolve. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I have the heart of a lion, and I felt weak saying I needed more time. Not in conjunction with any other offer. cost) for the first 12 months, billed as $60 every 4 weeks. Dwight, you will always be remembered. Sending my love to his family, loved ones and the whole of boxing Australia," he added. I appreciate all the messages of support that I have been receiving from family, friends, media and the boxing community. Michael Zerafa opens up on Dwight Ritchie's passing. Shocker: Monster Inoue suffers eye socket fracture, Badou Jack stops Makabu for WBC cruiser title, Rigondeaux demolishes Martinez in 74 seconds, Williams Jr. injured, out of Broner fight, Foster defeats Vargas for WBC 130lb title. }); Please log in again. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. He taught me so much, not just as a boxer but as a person, and I will always be thankful for the lessons Dwight shared with me about life. [7], On 9 November 2019, during a sparring session with Michael Zerafa in preparation for Zerafa's rematch against Jeff Horn the following month in Australia, Ritchie took a body shot, retreated to his own corner and collapsed. My heart bleeds for his three children and his beautiful partner. 2 min read. Boxer Dwight Ritchie died after a training accident in Melbourne in November. Ritchie's death has been described as a freak accident because the crucial blow came from a body shot, yet Fenech says trainers and fighters need to rethink the way they approach their training, despite the former world champion admitting to engaging in robust sparring sessions during his career. Boxer Michael Zerafa has written a farewell letter to good friend Dwight Ritchie, who passed away on Saturday.Getty Zerafa, who at 27 years old is the same age as Ritchie, expressed the level of his grief on website exclusiveinsight.com. Ritchie collapsed in the ring and could not be revived. "If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died," his partner, Samara, said in a poem. target_type: 'mix' They bring somebody from another gym specifically to be a punching bag. Ritchie, a former Australian middleweight champion, died after Zerafa landed a body shot. He can go inactive until March or April next year, fight some journeyman, and then see if Andrade or Murata will give him a shot by the summer of 2020. Technology has come a long way since Fenech's day in the ring, with boxing matchmaker Stu Duncan securing a deal to bring portable hand-held haematoma detectors to Australia's boxing scene. Rest in Peace mate.. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Also, when something tragic like this happens, its often from accumulation of punishment over long periods of time. Zerafa stopped Horn in August. Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Boyfriend, Height, Who is Elizabethxgx Georgina? Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Although the boxer, nicknamed "The Fighting Cowboy," lost by unanimous decision but vowed to return to the ring next month for a light-middleweight fight against Tommy Browne. RIP champ. He wrote, "It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved." Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Boyfriend, Height, Who is Eleftheria Kalaitzidou? But Fury thinks more pressure would have resulted in a finish on his end. He's pictured during a recent super welterweight title fight loss against Tim Tszyu. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? We give you trending news and famous personalities all around the world. Paramedics rushed to the seen but couldnt save him. The Australian Digital + 6 Day Paper Subscription 12 Month Plan costs $780 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $28 every 4 weeks. Since being back home Ive been overwhelmed by the local love and support from businesses and people in the community it makes me really proud to be from Shepparton! Just something happened.. Dwight lived his life with purpose, and those in the boxing community that came to know him, will forever cherish the positive memories we had with him. "We had known each other since we were teenagers, when we were just starting out in the sport. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Ritchies promoter Jake Ellis confirmed the tragic news on Facebook, writing: It is with great sadness and shock to announce that the fighting cowboy Dwight Ritchie sadly passed away today doing what he loved. A natural response given, seconds earlier, the fighter dubbed 'Cowboy' had eaten a body shot from close mate and sparring partner Michael Zerafa. Weekend Paper is for The Weekend Australian delivered on a Saturday. Thanks for making the trip down to my fight brother love ya and safe trip home., Later, on April 29 he wrote The past 18 months have seen some huge changes in my life, from moving back home to new people in my team. Speaking at his funeral yesterday, which was attended by some 1,500 people, one of Ritchie's siblings said that his brother had taught him that "if a horse bucks, you get back up and keep on going.". _taboola.push({ Im continuing to learn new things all the time about my body and how to get the best out of it. [8][9], Lost IBF Australasian junior middleweight title, Won vacant IBF Australasian junior middleweight title, Won vacant WBF Asia Pacific middleweight title, Originally UD win for Ritchie, later ruled NC due to Ritchie being underage, Originally SD win for Ritchie, later ruled NC due to Ritchie being underage, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies in a training accident aged 27", "Dwight Ritchie's sparring partner tells of moment boxer died", "Tim Tszyu vs Dwight Ritchie results, full card, Tayla Harris vs Renee Gartner | FOX SPORTS", "Dwight Ritchie Dies: Freak Accident While Sparring with Zerafa", "Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 after tragic sparring blow", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dwight_Ritchie&oldid=1136741029, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 22:31. 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