Rising amateur boxing champion Donovan Garcia, only 15 years old, was recently killed in a car crash, know his cause of death
The incident has left fans and family members shocked.
Donovan Garcia was only 15 years old. After a car accident on January 17, the boxer’s family confirmed his death. The news first broke on Instagram. Learn more about him and his accomplishments here.
Amateur boxer Donovan Garcia dies in car accident, cause of death, obituary, age, family, GoFundMe campaign
On January 11, Garcia was involved in a serious car accident that left him with significant brain injuries and hospitalised for many days. Donovan’s parents worked hard to keep him alive, as he was till then functioning below the neck. But then Donovan’s health began to worsen despite their best efforts.
A promising teenage boxer has died aged 15 after he was involved in a car accident in Colorado. Donovan Garcia sustained serious head injuries in the crash on 11 January. His parents fought to keep him on life support. Donovan’s health started to decline.😥"Sad!" pic.twitter.com/YngSNj93oE
— Sumner (@renmusb1) January 25, 2023
His loved ones made the difficult decision to keep him on life support until he passed away on January 17. The family has not commented on the specifics of the accident, such as where it took place or how it occurred.
Donovan Garcia was rising star with several Championships to his name
Even though his time in the ring was brief, the fighter was highly successful. He has been recognised with multiple awards this year. He took first place at the 2019 Golden Gloves, the 2019 Junior Olympics state championship, and the 2019 Silver Gloves state championship.
Garcia won a number of junior tournaments, and internet tributes praised his skill and praised his “well-mannered, disciplined” demeanour.
GoFundMe raised for death of Donovan Garcia
On the evening of Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:18 p.m., Donovan was formally declared dead. His loved ones are currently working on plans to have a memorial service in his memory and have started a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs associated with doing so. Donations of $5,300 have been made toward the $15,000 goal so far.
Fans mourn over loss of Donovan Garcia
One of Don’s friends said that he “was more of a brother than a friend to me, showing me what loyalty and honesty really meant and to stick with your folks even through the worst.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss, 15 is far too young to go,” commented another.
Furthermore, a boxing official expressed their condolences, saying, “My heartfelt sympathies to all of Donovan’s family and friends.”
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