A teenage professional boxer remains hospitalized in a medically induced coma following a devastating knockout during a Saturday night fight in San Bernardino, California, according to ProBoxTV, which aired the bout.
Isis Sio, 19, suffered the knockout defeat against opponent Jocelyn Camarillo after absorbing multiple punches just one minute and 18 seconds into what was scheduled as the evening’s opening match. The young fighter, who held a 1-2 professional record going into the bout, began convulsing in the ring immediately after the knockout and was rushed to Loma Linda University Health for emergency treatment.
ProBoxTV released an official statement expressing concern for the injured boxer’s condition. “On behalf of CEO Garry Jonas and the entire ProBox family, we are praying for a speedy recovery for Isis Sio,” the statement read. “Ms. Sio is currently in a medically induced coma. Our thoughts are with her and her family at this very difficult time. Please join us in wishing for a full recovery.”
The fight took place in the junior flyweight division, with Sio competing at 107.5 pounds – a significant drop from her previous professional fights where she weighed in at 114 and 118 pounds respectively.
Her opponent, Camarillo, brought an undefeated 5-0 professional record into the ring, though all of her previous victories had come by way of judges’ decisions rather than knockout. The fighter also holds the distinction of being a three-time national amateur champion.
