Rashid Sweissat

Jordanian boxer (2002–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rashid Sweissat (18 May 2002 – 26 April 2021) was a Jordanian boxer, and a member in the national boxing team for the youth category.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

NationalteamJordanian National Boxing Team
CitizenshipJordan
Born(2002-05-18)18 May 2002
Died27 April 2021(2021-04-27) (aged 18)
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Rashid Seissat
Personal information
National teamJordanian National Boxing Team
CitizenshipJordan
Born(2002-05-18)18 May 2002
Died27 April 2021(2021-04-27) (aged 18)
Resting placeFuheis
OccupationBoxer
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Death

He died in the evening of 26 April 2021, as a result of an injury he suffered during his fight on 16 April 2021 during the World Youth Championships, which were held in the Polish city of Kielce.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

He was later buried in his hometown Fuheis.[13] The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) mourned his death by an official statement.[14]

Sweissat was knocked out in front Estonian boxer Anton Vinogradov in the 81-kilogram fight, and necessitated his admission to the hospital for urgent surgery.[15][16][17][18]

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