Loew to address media on boxer's death

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown boxing trainer and promoter Jack Loew plans to meet with reporters today following the death of boxer Hamzah Ajahmi on Tuesday.

Ajahmi, a Detroit fighter, made his professional debut Saturday night during a boxing show promoted by Loew at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orhtodox Banquet Center. He was knocked down several times during the four-round fight against Anthony Taylor of Warren and collapsed at the bell after the final round of the 114-pound bout.

Paramedics took Ajahmi from the ring and to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he reportedly underwent emergency brain surgery late Saturday.

Loew's news conference is set for 3 p.m. at his Southside Boxing Club, 1714 Market St., in Youngstown.

Visit Vindy.com for live updates. Vindicator reporter Brian Dzenis will tweet from the news conference. Follow him @Brian_Dzenis. Also, read Thursday's Vindicator sports section for complete details.