Boxer Isis Sio placed in medically induced coma after knockout defeat
Nineteen-year-old junior flyweight Isis Sio has been placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a severe first-round knockout during a bout in California on Saturday night.
The teenage fighter was knocked unconscious following a series of heavy head shots in her fight against Jocelyn Camarillo in San Bernardino.
Medical personnel attended to the stricken boxer immediately after the bout ended at the National Orange Show Event Center.
She was seen convulsing while being stretchered from the arena and was rushed to the Loma Linda University Health medical center.
ProBoxTV offer prayers for speedy recovery
The weekend bout served as the opening event on a card organised by streaming platform ProBoxTV.
“On behalf of CEO Garry Jonas and the entire ProBox family we are praying for a speedy recovery for Isis Sio,” a statement from the promoter read.
“Ms. Sio is currently in a medically induced coma. Our thoughts are with her and her family at this very difficult time.”
Second consecutive stoppage defeat
Saturday’s distressing incident marks the young competitor’s second consecutive knockout loss.
She had previously been stopped by body punches in January before stepping into the ring against the unbeaten Camarillo.
Her opponent held a flawless six-fight winning streak but had never previously scored a stoppage victory.
The referee waved off the contest just over a minute into the first round.
The junior flyweight recently turned professional and holds a record of one victory alongside three defeats in her brief career.
