Hassan Mgaya dead at 29: Boxer dies just days after suffering KO defeat as tributes pour in

TANZANIAN boxer Hassan Mgaya has tragically died aged 29, the WBC have confirmed.

Mgaya passed away in hospital just days after his defeat to Paul Elias.

The Tanzanian super-lightweight fought Elias in his country’s capital Dar-Es-Salaam on December 27.

Following his KO defeat he was taken straight to Palestine Hospital in Sinza, Tanzania.

He was subsequently transferred to Mwananyamala Hospital, where he tragically died on December 30.

A WBC statement read: “Tanzanian professional boxer Hassan Mgaya passed away on December 30, 2024, from injuries resulting from a knockout he received on December 27.

“Mgaya had been taken to Palestine Hospital in Sinza, Tanzania, before being transferred to Mwananyamala Hospital where he spent his final moments.

“The entire WBC family and President Mauricio Sulaiman send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our beloved champion.”

The Tanzanian Boxing Commission’s acting secretary Nsajigwa Mwangamilo has also paid tribute to Mgaya.

He said: “We extend our deepest condolences to to the family and boxing stakeholders in the country.”

Mgaya held a 3-3-2 professional record.

His fight with Elias had been his fourth bout of 2024.