A young Nigerian boxer has reportedly died after being paired for a fight with a boxer above his weight by a coach.

Instagram user @no_mercy_122 who shared clips of a fight the young boxer participated in, wrote;

We actually wanted to train together yesterday before he changed his mind…

You’re a warrior a king I will always remember you! @activeboxer1 you’re not dead your presence is just missing

An eyewitness who reached out to LIB also gave the name of the coach as Alfa.

Young Nigerian boxer dies after being paired for a fight with a boxer above his weight by a coach (video)

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