Philippines, 02 Jun 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


Indonesian Boxer Hero Tito in Coma after Sunday’s fight in Jakarta.


PhilBoxing.com




Our prayers are with veteran Indonesian lightweight boxer Hero “The Lion” Tito (29-16-2, 11 KO's), who fell into a coma from blows received during a tough national title fight Sunday, February 27, at the plush Holywings Night Club Gatot Subroto located in Indonesia's' Capital, Jakarta.

The 35-year-old Hero Tito (whose birth name is Heru Purwanto), engaged in a hard-fought rumble against fellow Indonesian veteran boxer James Mokoginta (41-18-3, 27 KO's) in a scheduled 10-rounder battle for the vacant Indonesian Boxing Association (ATI/IBA) National Lightweight Title live on national TV.

The very rough, impressive outcome unfolded around the 2:00 minute mark in chapter 7 when a massive right uppercut thrown by Mokoginta landed devastatingly hard on Tito's jaw sending Tito backwards down to the blue canvas flat on his back.

Hearing the third man's count, the visibly hurt Tito tried to regain his feet by sitting for a few seconds on the ring while listening to the count as he wanted to make an attempt to get up.

Sadly, tragically, Tito collapsed back down totally unconscious, falling into a coma from where he hasn't yet awakened.

The prior six rounds were very hard fought with the seemingly bigger-looking Mokoginta coming-forward at him, hitting the brave Tito with solid blows.

An experienced fighter, Hero Tito has been an active pro boxer during the last 16 years, in which he has won 29 times in 47 bouts, lost 16 battles, with 5 of those defeats coming by way of knockout.

His last loss was a round 6 TKO loss nearly 3 years ago in Melbourne, Australia.

Being so active through the years, Tito has been a well-known boxer in his beautiful native land of Indonesia, his difficult situation as well as the result of the operation currently having an unknown outcome.

Tito's rumble against the 31-year-old James Mokoginta was seen by fans as an acceptable match-up between two capable, proven combatants, although Mokokinga was favorite to come out victorious.

The sad development of Tito Hero’s collapse has become an instant cause of concern for all in the boxing family.

About it, Indonesian lady matchmaker Rosa Kasuna Jang commented to Philboxing:

"Tito is currently still unconscious after brain hemorrhage surgery.

"Sad to see his current situation.

"Tito's wife and his first child, who is 13-year-old, are waiting, praying for dad at Mitra Keluarga Kelapa Gading Hospital in northern Jakarta.

"I pray and hope that he will come back to health."

Meanwhile, young Filipino promoter/matchmaker Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Team shared:

"Our sport of boxing is really rough, we all know that, and sometimes so sad accidents like this occur in the ring.

"That's why referees must be ready to protect all boxers in all fights, everywhere, at all times. I pray to our Lord Jesus for Tito to recover fast."

Also, Indonesian promoter Nelson E. Nainggolan, the manager of James Mokoginta commented to Philboxing.com minutes ago.

"Me and my boxer feel terribly sad and worry.

"My boxer James Mokoginta fought Hero Tito, knocking him out.

"Hero Tito is still in bad shape hospital, now unconscious, I hope he comes back to health."

We could not feel sadder for what is happeneing. We keep on praying for Tito. Amen."

Sunday’s very dramatic event was a production of young promoter Armin Tan, supervised by the Indonesian Boxing Association (IBA/ATI), live on Indonesia's NET TV.

The few seconds leading to the fateful knockout can be seen in this YouTube video. Viewer discretion is advised.



Indonesian amateur and pro boxing associations are currently raising donations to help the devastated family in this site: https://kitabisa.com/campaign/351814

Philboxing.com wishes brave Indonesian boxer Hero “The Lion” Tito full recovery. We pray for you. Get well fast champ!


The author Senior Columnist Carlos Costa can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com and WhatsApp +639184538152.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • IBA fully supports and endorses sex testing initiatives and invites all boxing bodies to embrace the same
    , Mon, 02 Jun 2025
  • OKC's SGA Vs. Indiana's Haliburton: The First Time in Decades Two Opposing Talented Shooting Guards of the Same Size and Lethality Clash in NBA Finals
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 02 Jun 2025
  • Knockout Punch: Cebuano AJ Paciones Powers Through to TKO Victory in Thailand, Edges Closer to World Title Showdown
    By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 02 Jun 2025
  • Thunderdome 50 Results: Perth’s Francis Chua captures WBC glory
    , Mon, 02 Jun 2025
  • PH chess wizard 8-year-old Marius Constante shines in Metropolitan Chess Club Standard Chess Tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 02 Jun 2025
  • Carl Jammes Martin Shines in Dominant US Debut Victory in Las Vegas
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  • Yes (Pa)Cers, It's Indiana in the NBA Finals, Smothers New York Knicks in Game 6, 125-108
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  • GM Quizon rules 1st Bino Car Rental Open chess
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  • Pacquiao vs. Barrios Press Conference: A Clash of Eras Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas (Photos)
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  • Viva Promotions chief Brendan Gibbons slowly stepping out of his famous dad's shadow
    By Homer D. Sayson, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  • Stacked Card Unveiled for Manny Pacquiao’s Highly Anticipated Return
    By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • BEKTEMIR MELIKUZIEV DEFEATS DARIUS FULGHUM IN WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR THRILLER
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • AFM Benoni Wabe Champ in the IIEE National Midyear Convention Tournament in CDO
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • Bektemir Melikuziev Edges Darius Fulghum in Thrilling WBA Title Eliminator
    By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • A Bridge to Plant versus Charlo is the theme for PBC/Amazon Card on Saturday
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • WEIGHIN RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS: Plant - 167.2. lbs., Resendiz - 167 lbs.; Charlo - 167.4 lbs., LaManna - 166.6 lbs.
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • BAM: I WANT TO BE POUND-FOR-POUND NUMBER ONE!
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • QUOTES FROM TODAY’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • Reymart Soledad In Action for ABF Welter Strap in Brico Santig's Promotion in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • Konuk, Chaiyapong Make Weight, Collide for UBO Youth World 140
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • World Boxing to introduce mandatory Sex testing for all boxers that want to Participate in its competitions
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • 2025 BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE STREAMED LIVE
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • AJ Paciones Ready for WBO Oriental Battle in Highland Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • BOXER JEAN PASCAL INDUCTED INTO THE BOXING CANADA HALL OF FAME
    , Sat, 31 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Fri, 30 May 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.