AIBA Launches Independent Probe Into Jordanian Boxer’s Death

AIBA Launches Independent Probe Into Jordanian Boxer’s Death
A picture taken on May 24, 2019, shows the Jordanian flag fluttering in front of the Nabataean Monastery (Ad Deir) in Jordan's ancient city of Petra. Photo credit should read THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images
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The International Boxing Association has initiated an independent investigation into the death of teenage Jordanian boxer Rashed Al-Swaisat, who died last month after sustaining a head injury at the world youth championships in Poland.

The 19-year-old was taken to hospital where he underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing during the third round of his under-81 kg contest with Estonia’s Anton Winogradow.