Rivers State kick-boxer cheats death.

Rivers state kick-boxer, Menia Jack will be counting himself lucky after he escaped death during minus 81 kilogramme fight against Rotimi Adekunle of Ondo state.

Menia, who was well backed by the home fans as he stepped into the ring to battle Adekunle was well beaten to submission by Adekunle as he slumped to the ground but was quickly revived to life by medics at the venue.

Adekunle was declared the winner on knockout.

National coach, Cletus Okegbe said it was not strange thing for a kick-boxer to slump during a fight, especially if the fighter lacks stamina.


The incident, however made some kick-fighters to develop cold feet as they get set to fight.