Maxim Kaibkhanovich Dadashev (Russian: Максим Каибханович Дадашев; Lezgian: Дадашрин Къаибханан хва Максим; September 30, 1990 – July 23, 2019) was a Russian boxer who competed in the light-welterweight (63.5 kg) division. A participant of the 2015 European Games, Dadashev was a Russian amateur champion. Born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia), he was of Lezgin descent.[2][3]

Maxim Dadashev
Born(1990-09-30)September 30, 1990
DiedJuly 23, 2019(2019-07-23) (aged 28)
Alma materBaltic State Technical University[1]
Boxing career
Other namesMad Max
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins13
Wins by KO11
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Russia
Youth World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2008 Guadalajara Featherweight

Amateur career

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As an amateur, Dadashev was the 2008 Youth World Championships silver medalist at 57 kilograms (126 lb) in Guadalajara, Mexico.[4] Dadashev continued his amateur career into college; he studied at Baltic State Technical University and graduated with a degree in sports management.[1] In 2010 and 2012, Dadashev was the Russian National Championships bronze medalist at 60 kilograms (130 lb), and also was the 2013 Russian National Championships silver medalist at 64 kilograms (141 lb).[4]

Professional career

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Trained by former world champion Buddy McGirt in Oxnard, California,[4] Dadashev won his first 13 professional bouts, 11 of them knockouts or technical knockouts.[5] In his professional debut in April 2016, he won with a first-round knockout of Darin Hampton. Dadashev won the vacant WBC-NABF light-welterweight title in June 2018 with a tenth-round stoppage of Darleys Pérez, and defended it in October 2018 with a ten-round decision win over former WBC lightweight champion Antonio DeMarco.[4][6]

Death

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On July 19, 2019, Dadashev fought Subriel Matías as part of a Top Rank event aired by ESPN at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.[4] The fight was an IBF light-welterweight title elimination bout with the winner receiving a shot at the title.[7] Dadashev lost via stoppage after his trainer, Buddy McGirt, asked the referee to stop the contest at the end of the eleventh round. Dadashev, losing significantly on the official scorecards, protested but McGirt overruled him believing that he could not take any more punishment; McGirt later said he had considered doing so two rounds earlier as he felt his fighter was fading and taking too many hits.[4]

Dadashev needed help to get out of the ring and was unable to make it to his dressing room before he collapsed and vomited in the corridor.[5] He was rushed to the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center, where he was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and underwent emergency surgery to stop the bleeding. He was then placed in an induced coma to try to allow the swelling in his brain to subside.[4] However, Dadashev's condition worsened and on July 23 he died in the hospital.[4] He is survived by his wife, Elizaveta, and a son.[8]

Aftermath

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The Boxing Federation of Russia launched an investigation into the tragedy, and pledged to support Dadashev's family financially.[8] The Maryland State Athletic Commission will also conduct an investigation.[9] Dadashev's body was sent to his hometown of Saint Petersburg, Russia, for funeral services and burial.[10] Bob Arum, who promoted the boxing match for his Top Rank, Inc., paid funeral expenses since medical expenses are the responsibility of the promoter under the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, and a GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds for Dadashev's wife and son.[11] His funeral took place in Petergof on August 4.[12]

Professional boxing record

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14 fights 13 wins 1 loss
By knockout 11 1
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
14 Loss 13–1 Subriel Matías RTD 11 (12), 3:00 Jul 19, 2019 28 years, 292 days MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. Dadashev died from injuries sustained during the bout
13 Win 13–0 Ricky Sismundo KO 4 (10), 2:50 Mar 23, 2019 28 years, 174 days The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Antonio DeMarco UD 10 Oct 20, 2018 28 years, 20 days Park Theater, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF light-welterweight title
11 Win 11–0 Darleys Pérez TKO 10 (10), 1:49 Jun 9, 2018 27 years, 252 days MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF super lightweight title
10 Win 10–0 Abdiel Ramírez TKO 5 (8), 2:11 Mar 10, 2018 27 years, 161 days StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Clarence Booth KO 4 (8), 1:26 Nov 11, 2017 27 years, 42 days Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Jose Marrufo KO 8 (8), 1:32 Aug 5, 2017 26 years, 309 days Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Bilal Mahasin KO 3 (8), 2:09 Apr 22, 2017 26 years, 204 days StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jerome Rodriguez KO 6 (6), 1:14 Jan 27, 2017 26 years, 119 days Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Efrain Cruz TKO 2 (6), 1:57 Nov 26, 2016 26 years, 57 days Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Eddie Diaz UD 6 Oct 14, 2016 26 years, 14 days Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jason Gavino TKO 4 (6), 1:29 Jul 16, 2016 25 years, 290 days Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Rashad Bogar KO 4 (6), 0:34 May 14, 2016 25 years, 227 days Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Darin Hampton KO 1 (4), 2:52 Apr 2, 2016 25 years, 185 days Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Максим Дадашев решил перейти в профессиональный бокс" [Maxim Dadashev decided to switch to professional boxing]. akboxing.ru (in Russian). July 2, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Боксер Максим Дадашев умер после поединка" [Boxer Maxim Dadashev died after a fight]. chernovik.net (in Russian). July 23, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Боксер Максим Дадашев. Биография" [Boxer Maxim Dadashev. Biography]. topspb.tv (in Russian). July 23, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Rafael, Dan; Kim, Steve (July 23, 2019). "Boxer Dadashev dies from Friday fight injuries". ESPN. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Fortin, Jacey (July 23, 2019). "Maxim Dadashev Dies of Injuries After Losing Boxing Match". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  6. ^ "Maxim Dadashev". BoxRec. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  7. ^ "Maxim Dadashev dies after boxing injuries sustained against Subriel Matias". BBC News. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Crosby, Jack (July 23, 2019). "Boxer Maxim Dadashev dies at 28 after suffering brain injury in TKO loss". CBS Sports. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  9. ^ Wang, Gene (July 24, 2019). "Maryland State Athletic Commission to review boxing match that led to death of Maxim Dadashev". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  10. ^ "Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev passes away after sustaining injuries in super-lightweight bout in US". Agence France-Presse. July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019 – via Firstpost.
  11. ^ Idec, Keith (July 24, 2019). "GoFundMe Account Created To Benefit Maxim Dadashev's Family". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  12. ^ "В Петергофе попрощались с боксером Максимом Дадашевым" [People in Petergof say final goodbyes to boxer Maxim Dadashev]. Vesti.ru (in Russian). August 4, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Regis Prograis
WBC-NABF light-welterweight champion
June 9, 2018 – March 2019
Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Feliciano