‘Gentle giant’ Tim Hague dies Sunday after Edmonton boxing match (Watch Video)
‘Gentle giant’ Tim Hague dies Sunday after Edmonton boxing match
The family of former UFC fighter and boxer Tim Hague said he “fought to the very end” and passed away Sunday after two days in critical condition.
“It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak [I] report that Tim has passed away today,” his sister Jackie Neil wrote Sunday afternoon.
“He was surrounded by family, listening to his favourite songs. We will miss him… so greatly.
“Tim was a fighter and fought to the very end,” she added. “He was so strong.”
Hague’s death comes as an Olympian and boxing referee questions how the fight was handled and whether it should have been stopped before the knockout punch was thrown.
Hague fought Adam Braidwood at a KO Boxing event at the Shaw Conference Centre on Friday night. KO Boxing said Hague lost the fight by a knockout.
On Saturday, Hague’s family said he was in hospital in critical condition. On Sunday morning, Neil shared an update on Facebook, saying Hague remained in critical condition in hospital.
“He is receiving the absolute best care, and we are so appreciative of all the doctors and nurses.”
Hague was originally from Boyle, Alta. and fought out of Edmonton. He was a kindergarten teacher before making the move into mixed martial arts, holding a 21-13 record. He eventually fought in the UFC. In 2016, after 10 years in the octagon professionally, the 6’4″, 265-lb. Albertan set his sights on the boxing ring.
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