'In disbelief': Undefeated boxing champion dead at 24
The boxing world has been rocked by the tragic death of 24-year-old Travell ‘Black Magic’ Mazion.
The promising young boxer was killed when his car slammed head-on into an oncoming car on a highway near Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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The crash happened about 9:40 pm on Wednesday when a car Mazion was driving veered and crossed the median on Farm-to-Market Road 1431 near the Austin suburb of Cedar Park.
Golden Boy Promotions confirmed the tragic news on Thursday.
“We at Golden Boy are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Travell Mazion,” a statement read.
“He was a kind, charismatic young man who lit up every room he walked into and brought excitement to fans inside the ring.
“We send our heartfelt prayers and thoughts to his family. May he R.I.P.”
We at Golden Boy are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of @black_magic92. He was a kind, charismatic young man who lit up every room he walked into and brought excitement to fans inside the ring. We send our heartfelt prayers and thoughts to his family. May he R.I.P. 🙏🕊️ pic.twitter.com/CLmkU7lkf9
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) July 16, 2020
His promoter Oscar De La Hoya expressed his grief on Twitter on Thursday.
“I am still in disbelief,” he tweeted alongside a photo with Mazion.
“@black_magic92 you left us far too soon! Nice, young man with all the talent in the world.
“Not only did our sport take a huge hit with losing you but the world lost a good one.
“You are forever Golden. My heart & prayers are with you & your family champ.”
I am still in disbelief. @black_magic92 you left us far too soon! Nice, young man with all the talent in the world. Not only did our sport take a huge hit with losing you but the world lost a good one. You are forever Golden. My heart & prayers are with you & your family champ. pic.twitter.com/oFkUi0yyQb
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) July 16, 2020
Second man dies in Travell Mazion crash
Mazion's car slammed head-on into a car driven by Richard Salter.
Mazion was killed instantly, while Salter, 61, died later at a hospital in nearby Round Rock.
Mazion, a junior middleweight prospect, was 17-0 in his career with 13 knockouts.
His most recent victory was a knockout of Fernando Castaneda with a body shot 58 seconds into the first round on January 11 to secure the WBC-NABF super welterweight title.
Mazion conducted his ring walk without using music as a tribute to victims of gun violence.
He was nine days shy of his 25th birthday.
The World Boxing Council family mourns the death of fighter Travell Mazion.
Rest in peace.https://t.co/ldBAyEBb0l pic.twitter.com/46XwuM6PNt— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) July 16, 2020
RIP Travell Mazion, Prayers go out to all his loved ones in this Tragic moment 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/LM1z6Zmq5x
— SibbieBoxingApparel.com (@SibbieBoxing) July 16, 2020
RIP Travell “Black Magic” Mazion!!! Real humble & down to earth, undefeated boxer signed with @GoldenBoyBoxing !! I had just seen him at his last fight!!!! Dawg this world is crazy.... pic.twitter.com/e0gokrnoAA
— EZ Garcia (@830finestt) July 16, 2020
RIP young champ Travell Mazion (@black_magic92 17-0, 13 KOs) who sadly passed away today | Mexico loves you too champ 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 https://t.co/r8TeZtl3ht
— Fino Boxing (@FinoBoxing) July 16, 2020
I can’t believe it, R.I.P Travell Mazion. For those who don’t know him or never met him, he was a very talented boxer and one of the coolest people I knew. Always enjoyed watching him fight. Love you bro, watch over us pic.twitter.com/l18382txaS
— Vergil Ortiz Jr. (@VergilOrtiz) July 16, 2020
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