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The unexpected Tuesday passing of Baltimore heavyweight Mike "The American Dream" Dietrich (12-1) has shocked many. He was training for a scheduled bout with Wes Taylor on March 20. Dietrich's trainer Jake Smith told reporters the fighter had been training hard on Monday and sparred for six rounds. When the Baltimore County Police arrived at a home Dietrich was staying at, the fighter was in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead at the scene. There was no sign of injury or foul play and an autopsy has been ordered. [Click Here To Read More]
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damn, that's horrible -
That's really sad to hear man. My condolences to his family and friends.Comment
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Kevin Rooney trained this guy for a while.
He suffered a punctured lung, a punctured heart valve and a severely damaged colon after an altercation with a roommate.I think his body couldn't stand the demandings of a pro boxer anymore and i think he pushed himself too much specially for this fight against Wes Taylor who brutally Ko him in the past.Last edited by Juuza; 03-04-2010, 07:00 AM.Comment
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DAmn! how could an active athlete subdued by heart attack! Meaning, even a healthy person could not be spared by this heart disease! Condolence to the family of Mike Dietrich..Comment
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I happened to see his only lose live and in all fairness to Mike it was obvious from where I was sitting that he had hurt his shoulder. He looked like he was in severe pain just sitting in his corner and I for one did not understand why his corner dd not stop the fight? RIP Mike.Comment
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mike dietirch
on a personal note mike was one of the nicest, most stand up guys i ever met and had the prevlige of knowing. he was a great friend. this is a tremendous loss to boxing and the rest of the world!! he will ne missed.i can only hope to see him in heaven one day.Comment
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