RSSVictor Burgos Survives Brain Surgery
CARSON, Calif. — Mexican boxer Victor Burgos was whisked from the ring to a hospital on Saturday where he underwent immediate surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain and to reduce swelling after participating in an International Boxing Federation flyweight championship against Vic Darchinyan at Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Burgos survived the operation at Los Angeles County Harbor-U.C.L.A. Medical Center in nearby Torrance, Calif., but is still in a medically induced coma, a common technique used after head trauma to help reduce harmful brain swelling. His doctors have also reported Sunday that Burgos has already shown certain signs of movement in the intensive care unit that can only be described as positive.
Burgos became the IBF junior flyweight champion by defeating Alex Sanchez at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2003. He moved up to the 112-pound flyweight limit in 2005 and was challenging Darchinyan for his title on Saturday in a match televised by Showtime Championship Boxing as part of a world championship doubleheader.
Darchinyan knocked Burgos down in the second round, but Burgos returned to his feet and fought on valiantly until the contest was stopped by the referee in favor of Darchinyan at 1:27 into the twelfth and final round. Ringside physicians had Burgos removed from the ring by stretcher before being transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Physicians also said that Burgos’s rapid arrival was critical, giving them the best opportunity to help the boxer from the head injury he sustained.
Burgos has been joined at the hospital by his wife, Claudia, his manager, Roberto Sandoval, and several family members and friends.
The 32-year-old prizefighter, known as “El Acorazado” in the ring, was born in Puebla, Mexico and now lives in Tijuana, Mexico. He has compiled a professional record of 39-15-3 and is promoted by Don King Productions.
“I urge everyone to join me in prayer for Victor Burgos and his family,” King said. “I know he’s fighting right now to come through this because a brave fighter is what he has always been. Now we need God’s help to see him back to health.”
Weight Classes • Flyweight • Vic Darchinyan • Victor Burgos
Comments:
I was at the fight cheering for Vic. He destroyed Burgos. To the drunk poor mexican fatass behind me trying to start shit, and telling Armenians could kiss his ass. Your boy got rocked. Oh yah you passed out and didn’t even see the main event.Next time Ill opt to pay real money so i don’t sit with lowlifes.
Posted by Chris on Mar 05, 2007 at 03:56 AMyo chris i realize your mad at some punk talking shit but there as many of your kind that talk shit too so please save it for someone who gives a shit. a man almost dies & all you can say “Your boy got rocked.” Burgos took a beating that almost no other man could have taken & yet you show no respect to him. look if a racist or mad at mexicans for that drunk fatass that sat in front of you…..fine but dont disrespect the man in the ring or anybody esle. your man was the better fighter that night so dont gloat especially if another fighter is fighting for his life.
Posted by Jose on Mar 06, 2007 at 04:12 PMI agree with Jose lets just hope that Burgos is ok.
Posted by Tej on Mar 06, 2007 at 07:59 PMI too agree with Jose! Another point, Vic needs to step up to the plate and fight someone who has talent. Come on, lets see a good fight - not one where e know the outcome!!!
Posted by Sandy on Mar 06, 2007 at 11:55 PMMan armenians are on the top. I was at the fight and I saw alot of cockey mexicans going “fuck armenians hes going to lose” and they were trying to get me mad but I kept my cool and Darchinyan came through like allways.
WHO GOT FUCKED KNOW HAHAHAHAHAHA ARMENIANS ARE #1Posted by gevork on Mar 09, 2007 at 07:52 PMwhats with the racism? for only having 2 good armenian fighters ever, you guys talk alot of shit. chris instead of being the pussy that you are and talking bad about a fighter who would put hands on you, you should have been a man and said something to that fat ass sitting behind you that put you in check instead of waiting to come online to have your tantrum.
gevork, whats with the name? it sounds like rotten cheese?Posted by javier on Mar 18, 2007 at 02:54 AM