There have been many boxers who have died in the ring or as a result of injuries sustained during their fights throughout boxing history. According to a study, between 1890 and 2011, 1,604 boxers lost their lives as a direct result of injuries sustained in the ring, with that working out at an average of 13 per year. Here are some examples of boxers who have died in the ring:
- Frankie Campbell (vs Max Baer, August 25, 1930)
- Jimmy Doyle (vs Sugar Ray Robinson, June 24, 1947)
- Charlie Mohr (vs Stu Bartell, April 9, 1961)
- Ernie Schaaf (vs Primo Carnera, February 11, 1933)
- Sam Baroudi (vs Charley Massera, December 14, 1933)
- Kenneth Egano (vs Jason Facularin, May 6, 2023)
It is important to note that boxing is a dangerous sport, and the boxers who participate in it put their lives on the line.
