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Boxer, 19, in medically induced coma after weekend knockout
Isis Sio was knocked out in the opening fight of a ProBoxTV event in California.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:10pm
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Nineteen-year-old boxer Isis Sio was placed into a medically induced coma after a knockout loss to Jocelyn Camarillo on Saturday in San Bernardino, California. Sio, who entered with a 1-2 professional record, was knocked out by a series of punches 78 seconds into the fight, which was the opener of the ProBoxTV card. She was convulsing in the ring after the knockout and transported to Loma Linda University Health, where she was placed into the coma.
Why it matters
Tragic injuries like this are a major concern in combat sports, raising questions about fighter safety, medical protocols, and the risks inherent in professional boxing, especially for young and relatively inexperienced athletes.
The details
Sio was fighting at 107.5 pounds in the junior flyweight division, down from 114 and 118 pounds in her previous two bouts. Camarillo, a three-time amateur national champion, entered with a 5-0 record with all her previous wins by decision.
- The fight took place on Saturday in San Bernardino, California.
The players
Isis Sio
A 19-year-old boxer who entered the fight with a 1-2 professional record.
Jocelyn Camarillo
A three-time amateur national champion with a 5-0 professional record, all wins by decision.
ProBoxTV
The television network that broadcast the fight where Sio was injured.
Garry Jonas
The CEO of ProBoxTV.
Loma Linda University Health
The hospital where Sio was transported and placed in a medically induced coma.
What’s next
The hospital will continue to monitor Sio's condition and provide updates on her recovery.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the serious risks and dangers that young, inexperienced boxers face, and the need for robust medical protocols and fighter safety measures in combat sports to protect athletes from life-threatening injuries.
