Boxer Isis Sio in Coma After Devastating Knockout

19-year-old North Dakota fighter hospitalized following first-round TKO loss

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:05pm

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Isis Sio, a 19-year-old junior flyweight boxer from North Dakota, has been placed in a medically-induced coma after suffering a brutal knockout loss in her fourth professional fight on Saturday in San Bernardino, California. Sio took several hard shots to the body and head before collapsing to the canvas just over a minute into the first round, where she was seen convulsing before being rushed out on a stretcher.

Why it matters

The tragic incident has raised concerns about fighter safety and the promotion of violent knockouts in combat sports. Sio's opponent, Jocelyn Camarillo, is signed to Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, which drew criticism for posting the knockout clip and calling it a potential "KO of the Year" contender.

The details

Sio was overwhelmed by her more experienced opponent Camarillo, 21, who landed several hard shots to Sio's body and head in the opening minute of the fight. Sio appeared defenseless as Camarillo unleashed a five-punch combination that sent Sio crashing to the canvas, where she began convulsing before medical personnel rushed to her aid.

  • The fight took place on Saturday, March 23, 2026 in San Bernardino, California.
  • Sio was placed in a medically-induced coma on Sunday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Isis Sio

A 19-year-old junior flyweight boxer from North Dakota with a 1-3 professional record.

Jocelyn Camarillo

A 21-year-old boxer signed to Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, with a 6-0 professional record.

Jake Paul

The founder of Most Valuable Promotions, which promoted the fight card where Sio was injured.

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What they’re saying

“Our hearts are with Isis. We are praying for a full recovery.”

— ProBox TV, Promoter

“My heart is with Isis.”

— Jocelyn Camarillo

What’s next

Sio remains in a medically-induced coma as doctors monitor her condition. The California State Athletic Commission has launched an investigation into the bout and the promotion's handling of fighter safety.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has reignited the debate around fighter safety and the ethics of promoting violent knockouts in combat sports. It raises questions about the responsibilities of promoters, trainers, and regulators to protect athletes from serious harm.