Boxer Kenneth Egano passes away
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 11 May 2023
Kenneth Egano.
BOXER Kenneth Egano, who collapsed in his corner during the announcement of the bout result last May 6 had passed away in the hospital yesterday.
Egano, an orthodox boxer from General Santos City, won that fight against undefeated Jason Facularin of Davao City by unanimous decision at the Imus Sports Gymnasium in Imus
He was just 22 years old and had a record of seven wins with one loss and three knockouts.
Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) president Dante Almario had received the sad news on his Facebook.
“Just a few minutes later, our boxer Kenneth Egano passed away,” said Almario.
“May you rest in peace Kenneth. Your memory will forever remember in Phil boxing history. In behalf of Phil Boxing Federation (PBF), taos puso po kaming nakikiramay sa buong pamilya ng ating magiting na mandirigma,” said Almario, who was able to gather almost P60,000 from cash and pledges.
There were many messages on Facebook from the boxing society regarding Egano’s death.
Here are some of them:
“Rest In Peace Kenneth Egano 🙏champion forever” - JC Manangquil
“Pity the child who came to help the family... 😭😭Rest in peace Dong Kenneth😭😭🙏🙏🙏” - Titing Laurente
“BoxStop! 💪 Gone but not forgotten, At peace now 🙏🤲Kenette L. Egano” - Sombrio Sannie
“Condolence Field! 🥺You are a true warrior, Now you can rest😭🙏 You will not be forgotten in the World Of Philippine Boxing🇵🇭👊 Until next time champ Kenneth Igano😭🙏👊
KENNETH IGANO SIGNING OFF 👊😭🥊 - Jayson Masucol Hanobas (Mama)
“RIP pre Kenneth Egano, Boxing is not easy” - Jerven Masucol (Mama)
“BRO Kenette L. Egano WE ARE NOT YET IN THE EXCITING PART OF YOUR CAREER 😭😭😭😭I SAID FIGHT, BRO, DON'T GIVE UP BECAUSE WE WILL HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY NEXT MONTH.. 😭😭😭IF IT'S JUST UNTIL HERE BRO WE WILL ACCEPT IT Loosely EVEN IF IT HURTS... THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO HUNG UP YOUR GLOVES, SIBLINGER, YOU ARE STILL TOO YOUNG... A HIGH SALUTE TO YOU BROTHER AS A FILIPINO WARRIOR... PACK ALL HAPPY MEMORIES ON YOUR WAY TO YOUR DESTINATION... WE WILL MISS YOU BROTHER😭😭😭😭😭REST IN ETERNAL PEACE BROTHER😭😭😭😭 #KENSIGNINGOFF” - Billy Joel Serdeña Lamac i
“The boxing industry mourns the early demise of Kenneth Egano. Rest in peace warrior. You did lose this fight, but you gained the Kingdom God Has provided you.” - Edmond Lapitan Dellosa
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