AN Australian surfing star has died after he was punched in the face outside a pub near Sydney. Chris Davidson, 45, reportedly smashed his head on the pavement after he was knocked to the ground du…
Surfing New South Wales executive director Mark Windon said Chris was "one of the most stylish surfers".
Nathan Hedge, one of Chris' best best friends, told the Today Show: "I will miss him hanging out with our daughters. He was just robbed too early. "He had so much more life to give, enjoy and cherish. I will miss his laugh. I will miss his practical jokes, and I just miss his passion."He was the most kind-hearted, charismatic incredible person, he'd give you the shirt off his back."
Surfing Australia said Chris - known as "Davo" in the surf community - was an "incredibly talented surfer and a true individual in our sport and community".