Kevin Payne (14-5-1) won a split decision over Ryan Maraldo Saturday night in Evansville, Indiana. The fight was shown nationwide on the Spanish language channel Azteca America.
After the fight Payne had to be helped out of the ring and was taken to the hospital on a stretcher. In a sudden turn of events, Payne had to undergo emergency brain surgery due to the blows he sustained to the head during the fight. Payne never pulled through.
Kevin Payne (14-5-1) won a split decision over Ryan Maraldo Saturday night in Evansville, Indiana. The fight was shown nationwide on the Spanish language channel Azteca America.
After the fight Payne had to be helped out of the ring and was taken to the hospital on a stretcher. In a sudden turn of events, Payne had to undergo emergency brain surgery due to the blows he sustained to the head during the fight. Payne never pulled through.
On behalf of everyone here at touchgloves.com, we send our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Payne family and close friends.
