Boxer Isis Sio is awake and respiration on her own after initially being placed in a medically induced coma following a knockout loss over the weekend, in keeping with the promoter and family of the 19-year-old boxer.
Sio remains to be in intensive care, but she is not any longer on a ventilator, ProBox TV announced in a news release on Monday.
“Isis stays in ICU, but she is off the ventilator and we’re longing for her progression,” Sio’s camp added in an announcement to The Associated Press.
“We’re awaiting further updates from her medical team. She is currently under the care of three specialized medical divisions who’re closely monitoring her condition.”
Sio suffered injuries following her loss against Jocelyn Camarillo, 21, just 78 seconds into the primary round of their fight at San Bernardino, Calif.’s National Orange Show Event Center on Saturday.
The 19-year-old boxer, who was born in North Dakota, has lost three of her 4 skilled bouts since her debut last September.
ProBox TV issued an announcement on Sunday, saying that Sio was in a medically induced coma.
“On behalf of CEO Garry Jones and all the ProBox family we’re praying for a speedy recovery for Isis Sio. Ms. Sio is currently in a medically induced coma. Our thoughts are along with her and her family at this very difficult time,” ProBox TV wrote. “Please join us in wishing for a full recovery.”
Following the match and news of Sio’s injury, Camarillo, who fights for Jake Paul’s Most Beneficial Promotions (MVP), posted an announcement to Instagram, writing, “Got here prepared, gave it my all. Grateful for the moment but my heart is with Isis and keeping her in my prayers and wishing her a full recovery.”
Most Beneficial Promotions also took to X on Monday to wish Sio “strength, healing, and a full recovery.”
Camarillo went on to share a lengthy statement on Instagram Monday, writing that Sio “has been on my mind.”
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“I’m truly relieved that she’s okay. I might never want anything bad to occur to anyone I share the ring with. This sport is dangerous, and all of us step in there knowing what’s in danger,” Camarillo wrote.
Camarillo, who marked her first knockout win in her fight against Sio, said she was “overwhelmed with emotion” following the win.
“I used to be proud, excited, and truthfully just reacting. It was never from a spot of disrespect or lack of sportsmanship. As soon because it registered what was happening, my energy shifted. I took a knee and my concern was along with her. Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a malicious person,” she added.
“I’m still learning and growing, not only as a fighter but as an individual navigating moments like this in the general public eye. Much respect to Isis Sio.”
A screenshot of Jocelyn Camarillo’s Instagram stories.
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Sio was also stopped by Perla Bazaldua on Jan. 26 in Long Beach, Calif., resulting in widespread online speculation about why Sio was allowed to fight again so quickly.
Sio’s camp responded to that speculation Monday by clarifying that Bazaldua stopped Sio with a body shot, fairly than a head shot. Sio had already served the 45-day medical suspension necessitated by that style of stoppage loss and was medically cleared to return to competition, Sio’s camp claimed.
“Her decision to compete on Saturday, March 21, against Jocelyn Camarillo was not made calmly, but fairly thoughtfully reviewed and analyzed prior to acceptance,” promoters said.
— with files from The Associated Press
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