Featherweight Daniel Franco is in a medically induced coma following surgery to stop bleeding on his brain after he suffered a brutal knockout in a bout on Saturday.
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Daniel Franco remained in a coma on Sunday after suffering a brutal eighth-round knockout loss on Saturday night: https://t.co/qIzPNKTIKC
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2017
The 25-year-old Franco (16-2-3, 11 KOs), battled Jose Haro, 30, (14-1-1, 8 KOs). In the eighth round, Franco took a hard right hand ...
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... and he hit the canvas in a strange way:
Fingers Crossed For Daniel Franco, In Hospital After Brain Bleed - https://t.co/aMRvcZ7lGh
— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) June 11, 2017
Franco was counted out and, according to a account in ESPN, seemed to be alert. But he eventually laid back down and the ring and had to be stretched out. ESPN said Franco was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery to stop two brain bleeds.
"At this point the doctors have told us the next 48 hours will be critical in regards to him making a complete recovery," manager Ray Chaparro, who accompanied Franco to the hospital, said in a statement. "We ask for prayers from the boxing community at this time."
His family has set up a Go Fund Me page to help with his medical expenses.
Go Fund Me Page set up for Daniel Franco who is in a medically induced come following emergency surgery #PrayersForTwitchFranco pic.twitter.com/eOS60JLw79
— TRU Boxing Headz (@TRUBoxingHeadz) June 11, 2017
