By Robert Coster

Sad to report that Canadian cruiserweight David Whittom has passed away at the age of 39. Ten months ago, Whittom was stopped in the tenth round of a bout for the Canadian domestic title in Fredericton, New Brunswick. After that fight, he underwent brain surgery and was placed in an artificial coma. He never regained consciousness.

Three-time European jr welterweight champion and title contender Jorgen Hansen passed away in Denmark at age 74. Hansen lost a bid for the WBC jr welterweight title in 1973 against Bruno Arcari. In the last 5 years of his career, Hansen won 23 bouts against only one loss (vs Pipino Cuevas). The Danish contender retired in 1982 with a victory over former world champion Perico Fernandez. Jorgen Hansen’s final tally was 78-14, 35 KOs.