Amateur boxer dies after Golden Gloves fight

[The Hammer]

Steven Copeland, 28, competed in the Golden Gloves tournament at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton over the weekend.

http://wavy.com/2015/04/13/local-box...nd-tournament/

According to his trainer, Roger Blech, Copeland won his match Friday night and the two laughed and joked before his Saturday match against a boxer with less experience.

[The Hammer]

Family Fund for Steven Copeland (his photo with his family here)

http://www.gofundme.com/e340nw

[Mike D]

Sad ****, man. It amazes me this doesn't happen more at the world level...especially considering the level of competition.

[Sweet Jones]

Prayers go out to that man's family.

[The Hammer]

Sometimes we forget the risk these guys are taking when they step into the ring.

[-DSG-]

Sad stuff rest in peace.

[Erickjhonson]

RIP. Another big loss for boxing world. All must respect every boxer. Boxer's life lies under dangers every moment. Condolence to the family.

[MrRolltide91]

rip.......