Dotse's Oponent Dies in Hospital

Junior lightweight Bobby Tomasello dies after fight

Junior lightweight Bobby Tomasello died this morning following injuries suffered in his bout with Steve Dotse of Ghana during last week's edition of ESPN's "Friday Night Fights."

Tomasello, 25, fought Dotse to a draw in his first 10-round fight and first televised bout, then collapsed in his dressing room. He was taken to a hospital where he never awoke from a coma.

The fighter's family today released a statement thanking doctors and staff in the neurosurgery department of the New England Medical Center and also those in the boxing community for their support.

A native of Massachusetts, Tomasello was born as Robert Benson but he fought under the same pro name as his father. He was 14-0-1 with eight knockouts.