Colombian Fighter Dies When Life Support Shut Off After 13 Days

Colombian fighter Jimmy Garcia died early Friday after doctors disconnected life support systems that had kept his heart beating for 13 days following his challenge for the WBC super featherweight title.

His death was not unexpected by the doctors or by Gabriel Ruelas, the fighter whose fists ended up killing him.

Ruelas visited the unconscious fighter in the hospital and met with Garcia’s family several times. After the first visit, he prepared himself for Garcia’s death.

“When I first saw Jimmy, no matter what the doctor said, I knew he wouldn’t make it. The way I saw him, I really saw a dead body in front of me,” he said.