- Heavyweight Ardi Ndembo, of Congo, was knocked out by rival Nestor Santana
- He was placed into a coma in Miami but has tragically died three weeks later
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A boxer has died after being left in an induced coma following a brutal knock out during an event in Miami earlier this month.
Congolese heavyweight Ardi Ndembo was competing in a Team Combat League competition when he was knocked to the canvas by opponent Nestor Santana.
He was placed into an induced coma after he reportedly remained unconscious in the ring for ‘several minutes’.
However on Thursday night, Viva Promotions posted on X: ‘We at Viva Promotions mourn the loss of Ardi Ndembo, a talented Congolese boxer who tragically passed away after a knockout in a Team Combat League match on April 5.
‘He remained in an induced coma until his untimely death. RIP Ardi Ndembo!’
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Boxer Ardi Ndembo has died after being left in an induced coma following a brutal knock out
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