The world is in shock over the news of Samuel Teah’s death. The 36-year-old Olympic boxer was shot and killed on Friday. Following Teah’s untimely demise, several fans as well as celebrities have sent their condolences to his grieving family. Recently, NBA veteran Kevin Garnett paid respect to the late boxer.

The internet is flooded with people sharing their memories associated with the Philadelphia boxer. The tragedy occurred over this past weekend, just the day after Thanksgiving. KG joined thousands of fans in sending his condolences for the late boxer via his Instagram.

Kevin Garnett mourns the demise of Samuel Teah

Teah was a special individual in the boxing community. One might never come across someone who didn’t like him or wasn’t a fan of what he stood for. Following his demise, fans are in shock as they try to get a hold of this unfortunate situation. Teah’s biggest strength and something he was known for was his commitment to the fundamentals of boxing. The 36-year-old was dedicated to his craft and had a deep affection for the art of boxing. His demise has shaken the boxing community and those who are ardent followers of the sport.

KG has always had a soft corner for boxing in his heart. He often shares old, iconic clips of some of the greatest boxers this world has ever seen. So he is also among those who are affected by this unimaginable tragedy. The NBA veteran shared feelings over the passing of the Olympic boxer on his Instagram profile. KG wrote “My condolences” on his Instagram story, sharing a post which was about Teah and what had occurred in Delaware.

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Kevin Garnett was once compared to Terence Crawford

The world of boxing witnessed one of the most exciting matchups earlier this year. Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr. was truly a spectacle for all who love this sport. During the build-up to this fight, KG’s name was brought up by Spence during an interview. Spence said that this fight can be put into perspective by comparing Kevin Garnett with Tim Duncan.

Spence said that he is more like Duncan whereas Crawford is like KG. While both of the NBA veterans are Hall of Famers, Duncan towers above KG when their NBA and MVP titles are compared. However, that doesn’t tell the whole picture as KG is one of the greatest players of the game, ever. Crawford won that fight against Spence.

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