Randie Carver (December 3, 1974 – September 14, 1999) was an American

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from

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Amateur career

Carver had an outstanding amateur career, winning the 1993

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Light middleweight championship.

Death

In the fight against

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in September 1999, Carver was headbutted repeatedly during the early rounds in a foul filled bout. He was knocked down in the 10th round and tried unsuccessfully four times to get to his feet. He then lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital. Carver died two days later from

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received during the fight.Celebrity Deathwatch: Randie Carver, boxer, 24

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Carver, Randie 1974 births 1999 deaths Sportspeople from Kansas City, Missouri Boxers from Missouri Super-middleweight boxers Deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing Sports deaths in Missouri American male boxers National Golden Gloves champions