Rashid Sweissat (May 18, 2002 - April 26, 2021), was a Jordanian boxer, and a member in the national boxing team for the youth category.

Death

He died on Monday evening, April 26, 2021, as a result of an injury he suffered during his fight on the evening of Friday, April 16, 2021 in the World Youth Championships, which were held in the Polish city of Kielce.

Rashid Sweissat

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

Rashid Sweissat

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.

Rashid Sweissat

References

Jordanian male boxers

2002 births

2021 deaths

Filmed deaths in sports

Deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing