Junior flyweight Isis Sio out of coma, breathing on her own

Sio was brutally knocked out in her last fight, but is now showing signs of improvement

Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:09am

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Isis Sio, the 19-year-old junior flyweight boxer who was brutally knocked out in her last fight, has been taken out of a medically induced coma and is now breathing on her own, according to a statement from her promoter ProBox. Sio suffered the knockout loss to Jocelyn Camarillo in just 78 seconds on a ProBoxTV card last Saturday night.

Why it matters

Sio's recovery is an important development after her frightening knockout loss, which raised concerns about her health and safety. As a young, up-and-coming boxer, her wellbeing is crucial not just for her own career, but also for the sport's ongoing efforts to improve fighter safety, especially in the lower weight classes.

The details

Sio, who has a 1-3 professional record with no knockouts, was knocked unconscious by a series of head shots from three-time national amateur champion Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO) in the opening bout of the ProBoxTV card last Saturday night in San Bernardino, California. Sio was immediately taken to the hospital and placed in a medically induced coma, raising serious concerns about her condition.

  • On Saturday, March 23, 2026, Isis Sio was brutally knocked out in 78 seconds by Jocelyn Camarillo.
  • On Monday, March 25, 2026, ProBox announced that Sio is out of the medically induced coma and is now breathing on her own.

The players

Isis Sio

A 19-year-old female junior flyweight boxer with a 1-3 professional record, who was recently knocked out in a fight.

Jocelyn Camarillo

A 21-year-old female boxer with a 6-0 professional record, including 1 knockout, who defeated Isis Sio in 78 seconds.

ProBox

The promoter of the event where Isis Sio was knocked out, and the organization that provided the update on her condition.

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The takeaway

Sio's recovery, while still ongoing, is an encouraging sign after her frightening knockout loss. This incident highlights the importance of fighter safety, especially in the lower weight classes where knockouts can be particularly dangerous. As Sio continues to heal, the boxing community will be closely watching her progress and hoping for a full recovery.