Former world champion Agapito Sanchez was pronounced dead early Tuesday morning in the Dominican Republic. Sanchez was reportedly shot by an off-duty police officer, who is now being sought by authorities. He was a talented and rough fighter who held the WBO super bantamweight title for almost three years. He fought to a techical draw with Manny Pacquiao in a unification fight and recently claimed the USBA crown. Fightnews.com sends our sympathies to Agapito’s family and friends.
