How Did Jeanette Zacarias Zapata Die? Boxer Dead After Fight

Jeanette Zacarias Zapata was an 18 year old boxer from Mexico. Zapata died after a boxing match in Montreal, Canada.

Reports indicate that Zapata’s death may be connected to head injuries she sustained in her fight with Marie Pier Houle.

Jeanette Zacarias Zapata Death Details

Zapata Knocked Down In Fourth Round. “Mexican welterweight Jeanette Zacarias Zapata, 18, was knocked down in the fourth round against Marie Pier Houle at the GVM Gala International in Montreal on Saturday.” [BBC]

Zapata Received Series Of Power Punches, Right Hook. “Zapata suffered a series of power punches in the corner of the ring and, after a solid uppercut, the Mexican seemed stunned near the end of the fourth round. A final right hook caused Zapata’s mouthguard to fly out and left her unable to return to her corner after the bell rang.” [AP]

Zapata Went Into Convulsions After Being Hit. “Zapata went into convulsions while on her feet before the ringside physician rushed to her side. She was placed on a stretcher and taken by ambulance to a Montreal hospital.” [Montreal Gazette]

Zapata Went Through Neurological Exams Before Match. “According to the CBC, Yvon Michel said Zapata had to undergo neurological exams in order to be cleared for Saturday’s bout against Houle. The Mexico native was knocked out in a previous fight in May.” [Bleacher Report]

Marie Pier Houle “Devastated” By Death. “Following the announcement of the terrible news of the death of Jeanette Zacarias Zapata, I am devastated,” her translated post reads. “I extend my deepest condolences to her family and spouse Jovanni Martinez. Thank you for respecting my desire not to comment more. The sad news of the departure of a great athlete like Jeanette Zacarias Zapata leaves me sad and devastated. I offer my sincere and deep condolences to her family and husband Jovanni Martinez. May God enlighten your soul and receive it in His Glory.” [Marie Pier Houle Statement]

Boxing Promoter Groupe Yvon Michel Offered Condolences. “We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to her family, loved ones, friends and especially her husband, Jovianni Martinez, who was at her bedside until her last moments. The entire team at Groupe Yvon Michel team is extremely distressed by this painful announcement. We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to her family, loved ones and especially her husband Jovanni Martinez who was at her bedside until her last moments.” [Statement]