Sad to report the passing of super middleweight Cem Kilic (17-1, 11 KOs) in Los Angeles at the age of 29. Kilic reportedly took his own life. The Wildcard Gym posted the following on social media: “We are so very deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cem Kilic. Gone far too soon. Our condolences to the Kilic family and to all those affected by his passing. Rest in peace, Cem. You will be greatly missed.”
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Rest in peace champ
Blood on your hands.
– Suicide is not good for anyone…….
I’m spending thousands to stay alive and these people killing themselves. One life, no second chance
Good luck to you, Joey.
Concussions and depression are often related. RIP.
That on top of the huge pressure put on fathers to not only provide all year but satisfy the family with a great holiday season. Many men are sad and depressed around this time of year because things aren’t going smoothly and society conditions the women and kids to expect an abundance of gifts, food, and happiness. Christmas time is full of misery based on the expectations. Most times Its a curse for good family men.
Very sad to hear! God rest your soul young man!!!
This breaks my heart to hear. As someone who has suffered with depression throught my amateur and professional boxing career, I can tell you that it affects many of us. I ended up getting help and no longer have suicidal thoughts, but many can’t find the path to getting help. If you’re reading this and are feeling hopelessly depressed or suicidal, please find a good therapist. That therapist will probably refer you to a psychiatrist, who may prescribe medication. Don’t fear this. It can change your life. Keep seeing your therapist, and stay open to changing meds if needed, as there is no magic wand. But you can win this fight. It’s not easy, but neither is being a fighter. Neither is life in general. For anyone. But there is much beauty in it when you can see clearly. Blessings to all, and rest easy champ.
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Sad news, and such a great shame and tragedy that this young man could not find something to live for, even in Los Angeles.
RIP to this young man and the Boxing community needs to start using more caution as a licensed coach there are NO protocols for CTE this has been documented but also this is Boxing we arent doctors i think it would if we could get some sort of professional training to at least have a prevental type protocol in place
As a boxer its easier to make the big harmful decision. Try to resist the temptation to kill yourself, its very harmful to others, even people you think don’t care about you. Its extremely harmful and it only hurts the people who care about you most, the folks who bothered you all your life don’t care.
Very sad to hear this. R.I.P Cem
He’s not resting. Suicide takes you to a place where depression is actually way better than being where he’s at spiritually. I hate to see such tragedy in the world.
Oh no. My condolences to his friends and family, the Wildcard gym and everyone else affected by his passing.
This is the most sensitive time of the year for those who struggle emotionally. Make sure to reach out to friends and loved ones and tell them how much they mean to you. We can forget the power and impact words can have on others. Not only can words cause harm, but they can deeply heal.
If you are struggling, do not go at it alone. Seek help and at the very least speak with others. You are more loved than you can imagine.
These stories hit home because I lost a couple of friends in the same way and they came out of the blue, but I’m restrospect, the signs were there.
Ay GOS bless all you, all of us and may the new year bring great health, a clear mind and an abundance of blessings.
Happy early new year!!!!
Very sad don’t want to point a finger. But if you are his manager and new he had drug problem, why did you not get him help? You did not get him any fights you could have at least got him off his drugs.
Here is the thing, man, friends and family can only do so much to get someone away from an addiction.
The addict has to actually WANT to be clean, and that means none of this “just one more time” shit.
Addiction, psychologically speaking, is a way of coping with past trauma or overall issues of low self esteem.
When you get into a physical dependence, be it meth, heroin, alcohol or other drugs that cause profound changes in the chemistry of the brain, that’s double trouble.
It all begins and ends with the person who has the addiction; they need to ask themselves where it stems from, what can be done to rectify it, what physical activities trigger the action of using, so on and so forth.
Ultimately, the decision and the commitment to quit needs to come from the addict, unless the addict’s friends are willing to strap them to a bed, spoon feed them and clean their asses for them for the remainder of the addict’s life.
Sad to hear about his suicide, may he rest in peace and may God comfort his family and loved ones…
I hope that boxers get great support outside of boxing. Mental health and depression are already tough enough to deal with, but head trauma can also alter one’s thinking. RIP champ.
RIP. The holidays can do this to people. It seems the world is only getting crazier. Then personal demons or rotten people in your life. It’s a struggle. May you rest in peace.
Despite what people say, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to take your own life. It’s a permanent solution to a temporary problem. He must of been in a world of pain, despair, and hopelessness. Boxing is one of the best activities to combat depression and sadness. Too bad it didn’t provide him with more relief. RIP champ!