Boxing has always been one of the top notch contact sport we Filipinos wholeheartedly love. Having the “People’s Champ” Manny Pacquiao serves as a proof how we definitely embraced this type of sport but still we are never free from worrying of the danger that our fellowmen face when they engage in this hand-to-hand combat feat.
For some time I marveled on the sound created by the boxers as they try to land some punches on their opponents. It never crossed my mind that the swoosh sound is created due to the fast jab cutting through invisible air just like that but rather thought of it as a sound orchestrated by the fighter himself. It does prove how strong and painful if one uppercut hits your face.
Recently, a flyweight boxer suffered an internal head injury right after engaging on a boxing match. Carlo Maquinto is currently in a coma at the Far Eastern University Hospital in Fairview. He was rushed immediately to the hospital right after he collapsed while a “draw” decision was instantaneously announced.
Maquinto fought an 8-round match with Mark Joseph Acosta at the Recom Dome (Amparo Village, Caloocan) on Saturday, January 28, 2012 which is under the Gerry Penalosa promotions. Their fight is an undercard bout for the Penalosa Jr. versus Super James Singmanassak clash.
Everyone in the arena has confirmed that Carlo was in good condition throughout the fight.
According to the boxer’s kin, Maquinto has suffered some head injuries resulting to hematoma (blood clotting in the brain) that brought him to a coma state.
Currently, Carlo is in an inoperable condition. Surgery can only lead to his immediate demise.
Relatives of Maquinto are seeking all the prayers and support for his immediate recovery.
Our boxers are always in grave danger in each and every fight. I do hope our governing sports agencies can provide some way to help ensure the safety and welfare of our world class boxers.
