Justin Thornton dead at 38: Dave Feldman pays tribute to BKFC boxer after knockout left him ‘partially paralyzed’
A BARE Knuckle Fighter passed away nearly two months after a knockout left him partially paralyzed.
Heavyweight mixed martial artist veteran Justin Thornton, 38, died on October 4 after sustaining a brutal knockout at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 on August 20, 2021.
“This morning we were very saddened to be notified of the passing of one of our fighters, Justin Thornton, who competed at BKFC 20 on August 20, 2021,” BKFC President Dave Feldman said.
“We join the rest of the combat sports community in sending our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”
According to his page, Thornton was hospitalized after he suffered the knockout blow at BKFC 20.
Thornton was reportedly partially paralyzed after the fight and was on a ventilator for several weeks.
A account was created shortly after Thronton was hospitalized.
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