Arturo Torres, 26, dies from brain injury following stoppage loss

Mexican Arturo Torres has died at the age of 26 after suffering a brain injury following his loss to Gilberto Garcia Lizarraga.

Torres, 15-6-3 (6 KOs), was taken to hospital after being stopped in the seventh round in Mexicali, Mexico, on September 19.

The lightweight, who had been competing professionally for eight years, collapsed in the ring after the stoppage. He received immediate medical attention before being taken by stretcher from the venue and transported to Mexicali General Hospital.

Doctors discovered a blood clot on Torres’ brain and performed emergency surgery. He was subsequently placed in a medically induced coma.

There had been hope that Torres might recover after his brother Angel provided an encouraging update on his condition in the days following the fight.

However, promoter Supreme Boxing has now confirmed that Torres has died from his injuries.

“Tonight we here at Supreme Boxing along with all of the boxing community is in mourning following the death of Arturo Torres. Rest in Peace,” read a statement.

“The incident took place on September 19th during an event organized by Cachanilla Promotions at Vicente Guerrero Park.

“Torres faced García in a match that ended with a 7th round knockout. After the fight, ‘Lobito’ remained in the ring before collapsing.

“He received medical attention and was subsequently transported to the Mexicali General Hospital for treatment where he succumb to his injuries earlier today.”