Tim Hague, 34, also known as ‘The Thrashing Machine’ has died after succumbing to injuries suffered
in a brutal knock out he suffered in a boxing match on Friday.
He passed away on Sunday after he was beaten
by Adam Braidwood in Canada, with the referee in the fight criticized
for allowing a clearly concussed fighter to take continued punishment
before he was finally and fatally knocked out.
“It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that
Tim has passed away today,” read a statement from Hauge’s family.
“He was surrounded by family, listening to his favourite songs. We
will miss him with so greatly. We ask for privacy during this difficult
time.”
Haugh during his relatively
unsuccessful stint as a UFC fighter, losing 13 and winning 21 fights as a
professional MMA star.
He moved into boxing a year ago, with footage of his fight with
Braidwood on YouTube showing Haugh smash the back of his head into the
canvas as he was finally knocked out after several previous visits to
the canvas.
The authorities in Canada have confirmed they will look into the
events surrounding Hauge’s death, which highlights once again the
inherent dangers of combat sport.
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