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19-Year-Old Boxer in Coma After Brutal Knockout

Published March 24, 2026, 07:17
19-Year-Old Boxer in Coma After Brutal Knockout

19-year-old boxer Isis Sio is in a medically induced coma after a severe knockout she suffered in a junior flyweight fight. The incident occurred during her match against Jocelyn Camarillo, where she received multiple blows to the head and fell unconscious. Sio was immediately taken to hospital and diagnosed with a serious injury, experiencing seizures. The young athlete is the only active professional boxer from North Dakota and the first to advance from the amateur ranks since 2019. Her decision to pursue boxing was influenced by her father and uncle, who were also boxers. The knockout comes shortly after another fight where Sio had taken heavy body shots. She has a record of 1-3 in her professional career. Sio's condition remains critical, while the boxing community expresses its support for the athlete and her family. The incident highlights the risks involved in the sport of boxing and the need for increased attention to athlete safety.