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37-year-old professional boxer dies hours after losing fight

Athlete died after losing the match
Трагічна втрата: 37-річний боксер помер через кілька годин після боксерського поєдинку. Photo: glavcom.ua

Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez died after the match with Philip Vella

According to glavcom.ua: A professional boxer from Mexico, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, aged 37, died in his hotel room just hours after his fight with Philip Vella. The bout took place on July 6 in Phoenix, Arizona, and ended in defeat for Rodriguez.

The Mexican's body was found early in the morning after he failed to appear for the shuttle to the airport and did not respond to calls from the hotel reception. The cause of death is currently unknown.

Rodriguez participated in his second fight of the year after a six-year break from professional bouts.

Tragedy of footballer Jota and boxing legend McCall

Unfortunately, not only boxers fall victim to accidents. Liverpool and Portugal national team player Diogo Jota died in a car crash in the province of Zamora when his car veered off the road and caught fire.

It was also reported that legendary Jamaican boxer Mike McCallum passed away at the age of 68. He fell ill while on the way to the gym and, after stopping the car, he left this world.

Such events remind us how vulnerable life can be and how important it is to cherish every moment we have.

The article discusses the death of Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez and another athlete - footballer Jota and boxing legend McCallum. Their tragic adventures remind us that life is too fragile and every moment should be valued.

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