A professional boxer and father of two has died after a brutal knockout during a fight in Miami.
Ardi Ndembo, 27, was originally from Brazzaville, Congo. He had been in an induced coma after the fight on April 5, but never recovered.
The heavyweight boxer, who was part of the Las Vegas Hustle team in the Team Combat League, sustained significant injuries while competing in Florida. The fight was streamed live on Facebook.
Ndembo crumpled to the mat after a powerful blow by opponent Nestor Santana.
"My humble condolences For Ardie Endembo's family I join the pain that God keeps him in his kingdom," Santana said in a statement on Instagram.
On Friday the ringside bell was rung 10 times before a fight to honor the fallen boxer.
"Please take a moment to send your strength, prayers and support to the Ndembo family at this challenging time," the Team Combat League posted on Facebook.
Some $14,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe page to help Ndembo's family. The Team Combat League said it was matching donations.
