Tragedy as Kenyan boxer is killed during professional bout - He looked defenseless taking heavy punches while referee and coaches failed to protect him (VIDEO)

Monday, March 30, 2026 - The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) has confirmed the death of Kisumu‑based professional boxer, Jacob Oyoko, who passed away following an incident during a bout on Saturday, March 28^th.

In a statement, KPBC explained that emergency medical protocols were immediately followed ringside.

“The boxer received physician care, CPR, oxygen, and was transferred to hospital. The ringside physician will submit a full medical report,” the commission noted.

Sadly, efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

KPBC described Oyoko as a dedicated athlete whose passing is a devastating loss to his family and the entire boxing fraternity.

To uncover the circumstances surrounding his death, KPBC has formed an independent review committee comprising medical experts, legal professionals and senior boxing officials.

A full post‑mortem has been requested, with investigations set to examine pre‑fight medical screening, weight management, hydration protocols, ringside response, and referee decisions.

However, videos>>> circulating online show Oyoko appearing defenseless against his opponent.

Shockingly, the referee did not stop the fight, and his coaching team failed to throw in the towel to protect him from unnecessary punishment.

In their misguided wisdom, they seemed to believe fans should get their money’s worth.

Tragically, the cost of that entertainment was a young man’s life.

The Kenyan DAILY POST