The worst has happened…RIP Tim Hague…
It’s with a heavy heart that we provide this tragic update on Tim Hague’s condition. After taking on his first professional boxing opponent on Friday night in Edmonton, Canada, Tim Hague suffered a brutal KO.
Rushed to a nearby hospital after making his own way out of the ring, the UFC and World Series of Fighting veteran was admitted to ICU (intensive care unit). Reports would later emerge that Hague had been declared brain dead.
Tim Hague Has Passed Away
The 34-year old Canadian heavyweight has since passed away on June 18, 2017.
Via the Edmonton Journal:
Hague’s sister Jackie Neil confirmed her brother’s death in a brief social media post on Sunday afternoon.
“It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that Tim has passed away today. He was surrounded by family, listening to his favourite songs. We will miss him with so greatly.” Neil stated.
The boxing commission responsible for this fight has released a statement. According to the Edmonton commission, Hague’s loss will be investigated further. This statement was sent out before Hague had passed away:
Commission Statement
“Following the news that boxer Tim Hague is in critical condition following a professional boxing match on Friday, June 16, 2017, we have extended the request for reports to all referees, ringside judges, physicians, chief inspector, paymaster and the presiding inspectors assigned to the bout. We will determine the next steps following the evaluation of these reports.”
Footage of the fight can be found here.
Finally, some words from Hague about his fighting career, which he was clearly passionate about;
RIP Tim Hague
“This is 100 percent (the most serious I’ve taken my career),” Hague told MMAjunkie. “I’m not the guy that’s going out and putting pictures on social media drinking and partying. I’ve just got to be a better person. I spend more time now with my son than anything, and I’m just trying to put out a good message of training hard, working hard and being a good family man. That will get you places.”
“There definitely was (a rock-bottom moment),” Hague said. “I was diagnosed with depression or whatever. I’m not going to blame anything that’s happened in my career on that. I’ve battled back, and I’ve overcome it. Two months ago, I got into some trouble where I needed to really do some self-reflection and change my life. Ever since that day I’ve changed my life, and I haven’t made a single mistake. I think I’ve bounced back better than anybody really could. I’m ready to rock.”
“I’m only focused on winning this fight and whatever happens after is an afterthought,” Hague said. “I’ve done what I needed to do to get back in top shape. I look marketable again, which is a big thing to a lot of organizations. My fighting style is always exciting and I’m just – I’m back. That’s all I can say. I’m back. I’m ready to smash this kid.”
