Ex-Pro Boxer Mario Melo Chokes to Death at Croissant Eating Contest
Former pro boxer Mario Oscar Melo -- who fought Michael Moorer for the Wbo light heavyweight title in 1990 -- died Sunday after choking on dough during a croissant-eating contest in Argentina. **Warning -- The Video Is Disturbing** Video shows several men violently trying to dislodge the croissant from Melo's throat while on stage at the event in Buenos Aires, but to no avail. Melo was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
- 11/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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