Lito Sisnorio, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lito Sisnorio

Filipino boxer

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1982

Date of Death: 01-Apr-2007

Profession: boxer

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Lito Sisnorio

  • Angelito "Lito" Sisnorio Jr.
  • (October 10, 1982 – April 1, 2007) was a Filipino World Boxing Council youth flyweight champion boxer who died following a controversial boxing match in Thailand in April 2007.
  • The controversy over the match arose from the fact that Sisnorio's role in the fight was not officially sanctioned by the Philippine Games and Amusement Board.
  • He reportedly sustained brain injuries during the fight on March 31, 2007, which he lost by knockout to Thai boxer Chatchai Sasakul.
  • Following unsuccessful brain surgery, he was pronounced dead at Piyamin Hospital in Thailand at 9:15 PM, April 1, 2007.His death prompted the Philippine Games and Amusement Board to ban all fights involving Filipino boxers in Thailand starting April 2007.

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