Tanzanian boxer Hassan Mgaya dies from ring injury

Source: WBC

03/01/2025

Tanzanian boxer Hassan Mgaya dies from ring injury

The WBC reports that Tanzanian junior welterweight Hassan Mgaya passed away on December 30th from injuries resulting from a knockout he received on December 27th on a show in Dar-Es-Salaam, the nation's capital. Mgaya was taken to Palestine Hospital in Sinza, Tanzania, before being transferred to Mwananyamala Hospital where he spent his final days. According to Boxrec, Mgaya's opponent was Paul Elias. Mgaya has a reported record of 3-4-2. Boxingtalk joins the WBC in sending its sympathies to the family and friends of Hassan Mgaya.