Boxer to fight on Anthony Joshua undercard as planned despite tragic death of mother [Video]

Kevin Lerena will fight as planned on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard on Friday night despite the tragic passing of his mother.

The South African fighter, who has also been helping Tyson Fury train for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk later this year, is part of the ‘Knockout Chaos’ card in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, taking on Justis Huni.

On Thursday morning, the 31-year-old shared the tragic news of his mother’s death, vowing to fight on in her memory.

‘Today I lost strongest woman I have ever known,’ he wrote on Twitter. ‘My mom fought tirelessly as a single mom to raise us, and her strength and determination will forever inspire me.

‘Even in her final moments she fought until the very end, she fought with all her might. Mom, I love you, I will carry on your warrior spirit.

‘Tomorrow night, I WILL FIGHT in your honour because you were a LION and you raised a LION.

‘Your fight …