Nigerian-British boxer Sherif Lawal dies of head injury

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A London based Nigerian-British boxer, Sherif Lawal, has died of head injury sustained during his professional debut.

The 29-year-old was knocked down by a blow to the head from Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight on Sunday at Harrow Leisure Centre, London, the UK.

The British Boxing Board of Control commiserates with Lawal’s family, adding that his demise was tragic.

 

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