18-year-old Mexican boxer Jeanette Zapata died as a result of injuries sustained on August 28 during a fight in Montreal, Canada. The sad news was shared by the BBC.

Young Mexican woman was knocked out in the fourth round. Her rival, Marie-Pierre Houl, pinched Jeanette in the corner of the ring and repeatedly hit her with powerful blows. The referee decided to stop the fight.. Zapata continued to stand on her feet, but after a few seconds she collapsed onto the canvas and lost consciousness..

Doctors immediately provided Zapata with first aid. The girl was taken to the hospital. In serious condition, Jeanette had to enter into a drug-induced coma. For five days she desperately fought for her life, but in the end she died on September 2.

Militiamen began to investigate the girl's death. The organizers of the fight said that before the fatal fight, Zapata successfully underwent a medical examination..

For Janet, it was the sixth fight in the professional ring.. Mexican debuted at the age of 15. In total, she has two victories and four defeats..

Earlier TSN Prosport wrote that the Pakistani boxer died after a terrible fall in the ring.