Genaro Hernandez RIP

Just found out Hernandez has passed away, my thoughts are with his friends and family RIP

Wow. Read a nice tribute from Jackie Kellen RIP.

Bloody 'ell, wasn't expecting this. Sad news, R.I.P

That is terribly sad.

He'd been ill for quite a while, hadn't he ? I seem to remember reading an interview in which he described how he had been in remission, only for the disease to return and that, while he was determined to fight on, the prognosis had been dire.

Seemed like an extremely nice man, too.

Dreadful shame.

Further to above, I found just a small extract from the interview to which I referred :

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/feb/07/sports/la-sp-dwyre-20110208

Couldn't find it in its entirety, but it's out there somewhere.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/06/former-world-champion-boxer-hernandez-from-la-dies-at-45.html

RIP

RIP, Know very little of him but this extract from Wiki, is a fitting tribute of the man:

"In 1997, he fought what almost turned into another controversial fight when he challenged Azumah Nelson for the WBC world Jr. Lightweight title, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ahead on all scorecards at the end of round seven, he was hit in his throat by a Nelson punch after the bell. He needed some time to recuperate from the illegal late hit, and WBC President José Sulaiman came to his corner and informed him that if he could not continue he would be declared winner by disqualification. Hernandez told Sulaiman something along the lines of I want to win it like real champions do, and he went back to the fight at the beginning of round eight. The fight ended after twelve rounds and Hernandez finally won the World Jr. Lightweight title for a second time by defeating Nelson with a split decision victory."

Was a good solid genuine champion

RIP

Very very sad news. A true gentleman and a top guy from what I've read. Boxing needs more like him.

Yeah read on The Ring site (might have been a mailbag) he'd terminated treatment, and that was only a week or so ago

Sad news RIP

He was a true gentleman and a worthy champion. Will be sadly missed.

Just read on twitter that Floyd Mayweather is going to pay for all of Hernandez's funeral expenses. What a nice chap!

oops - didnt see the separate thread for this. Oh well.