Star Cuban boxing veteran Yuriorkis “Cyclone from Guantanamo” Gamboa (30-5, 18 KOs) temporarily returned to his homeland, where he shot down a pedestrian with a fatal outcome, and is now behind bars. The tragedy occurred on the night of December 31 in Santiago de Cuba, writes
El Nuevo Herald.
A source close to the situation said the Olympic winner and former unified pro champion allegedly ran over a man on an unlit stretch of road.
The interlocutor of the publication claims that Yuriorkis was not in a state of intoxication, and the incident was just a tragic accident.
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“[Юридические] steps are already being taken to help Gamboa, although many details remain to be clarified, the source said. “We want to be clear that Gamboa was not under the influence of alcohol or any other illegal substance. He is a very religious person and does not drink alcohol or anything inappropriate.”
Gamboa, 41, has not boxed since April 2022, when Isaac Cruz beat him in five rounds. Before this defeat, the Cuban wanted a rematch with Gervonta Davis.
Before the New Year, Mayweather’s 22-year-old daughter received a suspended sentence for assault with a knife.
