Sabrina Perez’s Husband & Trainer Died During Her Title Fight
In a tragic turn of events, Diego Arrua, the coach and spouse of boxer Sabrina Perez, suffered a fatal heart attack during her match against Skye Nicolson in Tijuana. The fight, which was for the WBC Interim World Featherweight title, took place at the Fausto Gutierrez Municipal Auditorium. Nicolson emerged victorious in the contest that saw Perez put up a spirited fight. Arrua collapsed at the corner of the ring with just 30 seconds remaining in the tenth round. Perez was unaware of the incident until after the match concluded. Mauricio Sulaiman, the president of the WBC, later confirmed Arrua's passing on social media platforms. He stated that despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Arrua passed away at the QDEP General Hospital.
“It is with deep sadness that we have been informed of the sudden death of Argentine coach Diego Arua, who suffered a devastating heart attack during the Sabrina Pérez fight in Tijuana. The medical services did everything possible and he died at the QDEP general hospital.”Matchroom, the promotional company involved, extended their heartfelt condolences to Perez. Eddie Hearn, who was present ringside, was one of the first to recognize the severity of Arrua's condition.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Sabrina Perez and your loved ones.”The boxing community and fans have been offering messages of support and expressing sorrow for the untimely demise of Arrua, who was 58. He was widely admired for the close working relationship he had with his wife, Perez, and for their collective achievements in the boxing world.
