By Canadian Press

BOXING DEATH

City of Edmonton denies involvement in boxer Tim Hague’s death

Aug 13, 2019 | 7:43 AM

EDMONTON- The City of Edmonton has denied any involvement or responsibility in the death of a boxer following a bout two years ago.

In a statement of defence filed in response to a lawsuit by the family of Tim Hague, the city says the fighter signed a liability waiver prior to the fight in June 2017.

It states the 34-year-old Hague acknowledged he “waived all liabilities to the promoter, facility, local boxing commission and local civil authorities” if he suffered any injury or loss while fighting.

A statement of claim was filed in June in Court of Queen’s Bench against the city, the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission and several people involved in the event, alleging Hague’s death was caused by gross negligence.

Hague, a father and teacher, died June 16, 2017, after getting knocked out in the ring during a fight with Adam Braidwood.

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Hague’s lawyers argued the defendants owed a “duty of care” to Hague to ensure that he was in a “safe and fit condition to participate in combative sports.”

(CTV Edmonton)