A boxer has tragically died from a brain haemorrhage aged just 26.
Tian Yanying, known as ‘A Niu’, collapsed in the gym last Thursday (2 Apr) and died in hospital three days later.
The talented fighter, from the Wa ethnic group in the mountainous border region of Yunnan in southern China, suffered a sudden and devastating health crisis.
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Tian was a decorated boxer who held multiple regional titles and WBC Muay Thai medals.
He had also become a professional coach, running his own gym in Guangzhou City.
His wife, Ms Zeng, revealed his illness began with seemingly minor symptoms including bleeding gums, shoulder pain and a fever.
After collapsing, he was rushed to Nanfang Hospital where doctors diagnosed acute leukaemia alongside a fatal intracranial haemorrhage.
His widow said it remains unclear whether the conditions were directly linked to his boxing career.
Family members highlighted the immense physical and mental pressure Tian had faced since starting his career at just 17.
To support his wife and their one-year-old son, he juggled intense training with running his gym and building a social media presence as a rising boxing influencer.
His wife admitted his lifestyle involved “extremely irregular” sleep and diet, often staying up all night to manage his business.
Following his death, his body was returned to his hometown in Yunnan for burial, as reported by Need To Know.
Health experts have since warned that intense physical activity can mask or worsen underlying conditions.
They urged athletes to seek medical attention for symptoms such as persistent fatigue, unexplained bleeding or recurring fevers – regardless of fitness levels.
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