Former pro surfer, Chris Davidson, has died after an alleged one punch attack on the NSW mid-north coast. 7NEWS
He was rushed to Kempsey Hospital, however, he died a short time later.
Police later arrested a 42-year-old man at home in South West Rocks early on Sunday and he was taken to Kempsey Police Station.Credit:He was refused bail and appeared in Port Macquarie Bail Court on Sunday. Davidson famously defeated 11-time world champion Kelly Slater in two consecutive heats back in 1996 at the age of 19 when he was granted a wildcard into the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.Slater posted a devastating tribute to Davidson to his Instagram story on Sunday.“Had many a good battle with this guy. One of the most naturally talented surfers I ever knew.”
Davidson grew up surfing North Narrabeen on Sydney’s northern beaches and went on to compete on the world professional surfing tour in 2010 and 2011.
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