“In connection with the death of Russian boxer M.K. Dadashev express sincere condolences to his family and friends. The Russian Embassy in the United States is ready to provide the necessary assistance in its repatriation to Russia, ”the diplomatic mission said.

Previously, Maxim Dadashev, who had surgery for brain swelling after a fight, died in the United States.

Dadashev, as part of a boxing evening in the United States, lost to Puerto Rican Sabriel Matias, having suffered his first defeat in his professional career.

After the fight, the Russian lost consciousness and was taken to hospital with a diagnosis of "brain edema." Subsequently, Dadashev underwent surgery.