UNLV announced Wednesday that it placed Kappa Sigma fraternity on interim suspension, effective immediately, pending a review into the fraternity’s Nov. 19 “Fight Night” boxing event held at the Sahara Event Center in Las Vegas.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced Wednesday that it’s placed the local chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity on an interim suspension, effective immediately and, pending the outcome of a review into the fraternity’s Nov. 19 “Fight Night” charity boxing event.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas officials announced the suspension of the Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter following the death of a student who participated in a charity boxing match.

UNLV announced Wednesday it has suspended the Kappa Sigma fraternity following the death of a university student who participated in a charity boxing event organized by the Greek life organization.

UNLV’s Kappa Sigma fraternity was suspended Wednesday as school officials launched an investigation into a charity boxing match where a 20-year-old student collapsed and later died, according to a statement from the university.

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