SA boxer Buthelezi dies from brain injury

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Boxer Simiso Buthelezi, 24, died after suffering bleeding on the brain following a fight in Durban, Boxing South Africa said on Wednesday.

World Boxing Federation All-Africa bout against fellow South African Siphesihle Mntungwa on Sunday was halted by the referee when Buthelezi began throwing punches in the air during the final round.

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