Boxing world champion dies in car accident in Mexico

David "Tornado" Sanchez, 25, died when the car he was driving collided in Mexico; The fighter's brother also died in the accident

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20/05/2017 | 1:30

Tornado Sanchez died in a car accident in Mexico. Photo: Reproduction Twitter/tornadosanchezc

Tornado Sanchez died in a car accident in Mexico. Photo: Twitter/tornadosanchezc

The boxing world is in mourning. Mexican David “Tornado” Sanchez, 25 years old, passed away this Friday (19), in Hermosillo, Mexico, victim of a car accident. Sanchez was driving the car, which also contained his brother Jonathan, who also died as a result of the collision.

Sanchez was interim super flyweight world champion (up to 52kg) by the World Boxing Association (WBA),

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In an official statement, the World Boxing Association (WBA) treated David as “a great gladiator who had a long way to go”.

As a professional, 'Tornado' Sanchez had 31 wins, 23 by knockout, four defeats and two draws. At its presentation, in April this year. the Mexican beat Victoriano Nunez.

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