A 19-year-old female boxer whowas in a medically induced comaafter getting knocked out during a pro fight in California on Saturday, March 21 was off the ventilator and able to follow commands on Monday, March 23, according to an official who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition they not be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter.
The woman, Isis Sio of North Dakota, was able to say her name and have a conversation but remains at Loma Linda University Health medical center in Southern California, according to the official.
Sio got knocked out by 21-year-old Jocelyn Camarillo at 1:18 in the first round of their fight, part of a seven-fight boxing card held at the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino
Video of the light flyweight bout shows Sio getting hit twice in the body followed by a five-punch combination to the head before she drops to the canvas. Sio suffered a seizure, according to the official.
Both fighters weighed in at 107 1/2 pounds for the fight.
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ProBox TV issued a statementon Sunday, March 22 saying Sio was in a medically induced coma. ProBox TV is owned by Garry Jonas, one of three people listed as promoters of the event.
"Our thoughts are with her and her family at this difficult time," the statement reads. "Please join us in wishing for a full recovery."
It's unclear when Sio could be discharged from the hospital, according to the official.
Sio's record dropped to 1-3 as a pro. Camarillo, who fights for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), improved to 6-0.
Last weekend MVP posted a video clip of the knockout on its X and Facebook accounts along with a caption that read in part, "KO of the year??" On Monday, MVP took down the video clip andposted"Wishing Isis Sio strength, healing, and a full recovery. Our thoughts are with her, her family, and her team."
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