Promising amateur boxer Donovan Garcia dies in car crash at age 15

Bad news for the boxing world… Donovan Garcia A decorated teenage boxer from Colorado has died after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident, his family said this week.

he was just 15 years old.

according to go fund me A page launched by the family of a promising young martial artist said he was involved in a “serious car accident” on Jan. 15. 11.

The fighter was taken to hospital and fought to recover…but sadly, his family said he died a few days later.

“Donovan fought his biggest fight and won seven rounds, but he was tired.” I want you to know.”

Garcia won several major awards throughout his young career – according to him social media pageswhere he earned Silver Glove State Champion honors and Junior Olympic State Champion honors…and more.

His family wrote: obituary He was “loved by the boxing community and many others,” he said.

“Boxing is his passion and he has won many championships, including the 2019 Golden Glove,” the family said. “Donovan has a golden heart and puts everyone before himself.” increase.”

The GoFundMe page has already raised over $5,000. That goal is $15,000.

boxing reporter Ellie Zeckbach first time told the news.