BOXING/DIGEST:South Korean Choi Yo-sam, who suffered a brain haemorrhage during a title fight last week, died yesterday after being taken off his life support machine, a hospital official said.
"Choi's organs, including his heart, have been donated to six people in need," said a spokesman for Asan Medical Centre, the Seoul hospital that had been treating the boxer since he lapsed into a coma after his Christmas Day title defence.
Choi (33) won the WBO intercontinental flyweight title on a unanimous decision over Heri Amol, but the Indonesian challenger dominated the 12th round, sending Choi to the canvas with a right to the jaw seconds before the final bell.
Choi staggered to his feet but collapsed shortly after the bout. He was declared brain dead on Wednesday.
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