Jeff Fenech remains hospitalized with heart issue awaiting test results
The four-time world champion was admitted to hospital ten days ago. He experienced breathing problems and fatigue.
Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech remains hospitalized after being admitted with a heart issue ten days ago. He experienced breathing problems and fatigue before admission, according to reports.
The 62-year-old has had two previous open-heart surgeries. An emergency procedure happened in Thailand in 2019.
A valve replacement followed in 2024. His hospitalization has forced him to step back from training fighter Tim Tszyu.
A world title bout is scheduled for late November. Basil Nassis is now handling Tszyu's training duties.
Fenech is awaiting test results from doctors. He wants to learn what comes next in his recovery.
His son-in-law, NRL debutant Bradman Best, said Fenech is tough and will recover.
- 62 years old
- Current age
- 2 open-heart procedures
- Previous surgeries
- Four-time champion
- World titles
- Late November
- Tszyu's title bout
Why it mattersFenech's recovery timeline will affect Tim Tszyu's preparation. A major boxing world title fight is scheduled for late November.
AustraliaAn Australian boxing icon's hospitalization has sidelined one of the sport's most respected trainers at a critical moment for a major fighter.
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