Diego Arrua, the husband and trainer of former WBC interim featherweight champion Sabrina Maribel Perez, died on Friday night after suffering a heart attack during Perez’s title defense bout, according to multiple reports. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news of Arrua’s passing in a post on X, the company formerly known as Twitter, late Friday night. Matchroom Boxing, which prompted the fight, also posted a message on X. "Our thoughts and condolences are with Sabrina Perez and your loved ones." "Victory overshadowed by tragic passing [of] Team Perez coach Diego Arrua during the fight," her manager, Paul Ready, posted on Instagram.

Source: Fox News September 17, 2023 12:48 UTC