Boxer’s Death Sparks Probe

The death of Zambian boxer Felix Bwalya has prompted an investigation into how he won the Commonwealth light welterweight title on points.

Minister of Sport William Harrington suspended the Professional Boxing Board of Control and appointed a committee to investigate. The committee is to report by Jan. 15.

The 26-year-old boxer died Tuesday. He was knocked down three times by champion Paul Burke in the last three rounds of the Dec. 14 bout and was on the canvas when the final bell sounded. He was hospitalized Dec. 16 after complaining of headaches and later slipped into a coma.