Pros mourn the passing of Maxim Dadashev

Professional boxer Maxim Dadashev died on Tuesday morning after sustaining severe head injuries during a TKO loss against Subriel Matias on Friday at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

The bout was stopped during the 11th round by his trainer, Buddy McGirt. After the fight, Dadashev was unable to walk back to the dressing room and collapsed. The junior welterweight boxer was immediately hospitalized and underwent surgery to rectify bleeding on his brain. After spending the weekend in a medically-induced coma, he passed away. He was 28 years old.

The news has come as a sad moment for all professional athletes. After hearing the news, MMA fighters and industry experts have shared their condolences online.

https://twitter.com/JoshLBarnett/status/1153815309620412416

Wow my heart heavy right now. I remember walking to the gas station with Maxim after he weighed in for one of his fights. Pray for his family to have strength in these tuff times because he was a good dude. RIP

— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) July 23, 2019

God bless Buddy McGirt for having a conscience & loving heart doing what most trainers will not. Stopping the fight was obviously the right call, but unfortunately the damage was already done. Combat sports are not played. They are lived by warriors who sometimes give everything

— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/jeanpascalchamp/status/1153692598831341570

https://twitter.com/stylebender/status/1153862250437853184

Damn this is heartbreaking. So sad to see this. My thoughts and Prayers go out to his family! RIP Maxim. You are a warrior who put it all on the line! https://t.co/FxNRFXkTaV

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/AntonioTarver/status/1153732162425954304

Dadashev’s manager, Egis Klimas also shared a tribute to the Russian fighter on his Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RZW8bJqv8/?utm_source=ig_embed

The picture shows Maxim Dadashev sitting with his family. A spokeswoman at the hospital where Dadashev died issued a statement on behalf of his partner and mother to their son, Elizaveta Apushkina.

It read (via ESPN):

“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of my husband, Maxim Dadashev. He was a very kind person who fought until the very end. Our son will continue be raised to be a great man like his father. Lastly, I would like to thank everyone that cared for Maxim during his final days. I ask that everyone please respect our privacy during this very difficult time.”

We wish the best for Maxim Dadashev’s family and friends during this time of great loss.

This article first appeared on BJPENN.COM on 7/23/2019.