PNG’s Muay Thai world champion, Lee Henry Garap suddenly passed away at Port Moresby General Hospital at 2pm yesterday, his siblings have announced.

His brother, Jambi Garap posted on his Facebook wall that the champion passed away.

He did not disclose how the champion met his fate. However, according to sketchy information, he was rushed to the hospital when he collapsed. He was pronounced dead at the emergency ward.

At his time of passing, he is the defending WKBF Welterweight champion Muay Thai.

Garap hails from Sinesine-Yongomugl in Chimbu Province.

Cell phone numbers to call are as follows for funeral arrangements:

1. Selina Garap-71909310

2. Alphones Kauga-71888382

3. Janine Garap-78812156