IKF World Classic, Orlando, Florida, United States
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Amateur
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Adrienne Simmons’ Bio
Adrienne Simmons passed away a day after being knocked out in a Muay Thai bout, which is thought to be the first female death from Kickboxing. There has been controversy over what medical safety measures were in place and followed at the event. Since her passing, stricter procedures have been put in place to protect the athletes.
Her opponent, Lindsay Haycraft, continued to fight until 2015, dedicating her career to Adrienne. In her retirement announcement, she stated “It’s not something I talk about often, but I have always wanted to take my career as far as I could not just for me or for Eric, but also for Adrienne. I really hope I have done her memory justice.”
Personal Life
Adrienne attended the University of Alabama where she received a degree majoring in Art and minoring in Art History.