A Winnipeg man has died after experiencing a medical emergency during a boxing match at a charity event on Saturday, his boxing club says.

In a statement, the Winnipeg-based United Boxing Club confirmed that 54-year-old Robert Boyko died in what it's calling a "tragic accident" that occurred while he was boxing during the Corporate Challenge portion of the Melee Gala X charity fundraising event on Saturday night in Winnipeg, which was established by the club in 2013.

United Boxing said Boyko started boxing in the winter of 2024, and in the short time he had been involved in the sport it had a positive impact on many aspects of his life.

"Robert helped motivate and inspire our members at United Boxing Club and he will be deeply missed," the club said.

The club said it's reached out to

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