Colombian Boxer Dies after Knockout

Sports | December 8, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Colombian boxer Carlos Meza has died after he was knocked out into coma four days ago.

The 26-year-old was ranked 14th by the World Boxing Association.

Meza suffered several skull fractures in an encounter with Rocardo Cordoba in the port city of Colon. He was declared brain dead.

On Saturday, the man underwent surgery but doctors failed to revive him.

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