Boxer Luis Quinones dead aged 25 after suffered blood clot in brain after fight

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Luis Quinones has died five days after he was rushed to hospital following a title bout against Jose Munoz in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Quinones suffered a heavy blow to the head in the bout – and he was rushed to hospital to undergo surgery on a blood clot. And five days later, after being in a coma, his brother has confirmed his death.

In a post on Facebook, his brother Leonardo said: "Now you are in the arms of your heavenly, whom you adored and served. I love you my brother Luis Quinones, forever in our hearts."

His opponent in the bout, Munoz has also paid tribute: "I never thought that a dream could turn into a real nightmare.

"The desire to succeed in life put us both on the same path, but because of those things in life and especially the profession we chose, today you are in a situation that we never imagined.

"During the last days, your image does not stop in my head, and I think about the great future that lies ahead. We have been partners and friends of sparring which has allowed me to know all the good things you have to offer as a person and as an athlete."

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