'As BSA we plead with our licensees, boxers, supporters, stakeholders to make sure they heed the call of government, maintain social distance, observe the lockdown'.
It has been reported that 52-year-old Jefferson is in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator after being admitted to hospital.
"We've already learned that some among us have been affected, so boxing sector we beg of you. We are being called upon to demonstrate our patriotism, to lead from the front and lead through our actions.Coronavirus watch After winning the North American Boxing Association belt on May 20 1999 by defeating highly ranked Bert Cooper, Jefferson exploded onto the scene when he scored a KO win over Maurice Harris in November 1999.
The HBO-televised fight is widely regarded as one of the most exciting heavyweight fights of the decade. In 2001 D-Train was stopped by Wladimir"Dr Steelhammer" Klitschko for the WBO world heavyweight title. He also lost his last bout, in 2005 against DaVarryl Williamson, via stoppage.
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