@thewhispersofhistory: In June 2022, South African lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi stepped into the ring for what should have been a routine fight in Durban. For ten rounds, he was sharp, composed, and in control. But then, in the 10th round, something terrifying happened. After knocking his opponent into the ropes, Buthelezi suddenly turned away from him and began throwing punches into thin air, as though he was fighting an invisible opponent. The referee immediately stopped the fight, realising something was very wrong. Buthelezi was rushed to hospital, where doctors confirmed he had suffered a severe brain injury. They placed him in an induced coma, but just two days later, he tragically passed away at only 24 years old. Reports suggested he may have suffered from a pre-existing injury that had gone undetected, and the horrifying moment in the ring was his body’s final response before collapsing completely. His death shocked the boxing world, especially because he had appeared so strong and healthy just moments earlier. Simiso Buthelezi’s story is one of the most chilling reminders of the dangers of combat sports. A young, talented fighter who had shown incredible promise, gone in an instant, in front of a live audience. The clip of him punching the air has since circulated widely online, leaving people haunted by how quickly life can change in the ring. 👁️ Follow @thewhispersofhistory for more stories the world should never forget. #scary #sad #boxing🥊 #fyp #viral

Esteban the goat :

what happend why is he punching air??

S3@N_Clickn :

The fact he was already dead it was just the pure determination to win that kept him going was inspiring R.I.P

user7405877009152 :

That's actually terrifying.

⃟ :

He was already dead at that time it was his body and spirit not giving up..

zubair :

Respect to the other fighter for backing off immediately after realising something is off before the ref got there

Qrssi :

His heart stopped but his brain never stopped fighting

S CHAMP :

Continue Rest In Peace my brother Smiso Buthelezi it was not my intention to took your life brother 🥺💔Please forgive me 🤝🥊

𝕁𝕠𝕙𝕟𝕟𝕪 𝕄𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕤 :

For those who dont know the punch had caused a brain hemmorage to occur mid fight causing him to lose control over his entire body which caused him to “punch thin air” he died shortly after this after visiting the hospital. RIP 🕊️

Karsen1017 :

His last moment was fighting 🥀

️ :

that's crazy, the opponent definitely not gonna move on completely from that

GNY :

fight so hard even death can't stop you

a4dg18 :

Bro died fighting 100% respect to this guy🙏🔥

¿ª? :

man was 24 and had a promising career

Steihl 🇦🇺 :

GOD bless this man 🙏🙏🙏

Burning_Gojira :

"I'll fight till I die,Mom."

Legaltruth :

That poor guy, the other boxer, the reach over like "hey buddy.. please be ok..”

İdk :

His brain got so damaged his body shutted down but his brain still told him to fight..he died a day after

Jaedalene :

Rest in peace

Chris Glt :

La dernière choses que son cerveau à enregistré c’est de pas tomber et de continuer à frapper alors que ça conscience s’est déjà éteinte

emil :

ExperimentMagnus :

I wonder if his opponent was okay as well. I'd feel the most incredible guilt

BittbullAkka1 :

A sport that should be banned!!

Dak'toká Kiskeyana 🇩🇴🪶❤🖤 :

Why do we still have such brutal sports for "entertainment"...

Mayen :

Why is this thing still a sport???

excuse me sir :