Boxing star Aidos Yerbossynuly has been placed in a medically-induced coma following a knockout defeat on Saturday.
The 30-year-old went down in the final round of his Premier Boxing Champions bout against Cuban boxer David Morrell at the Minneapolis Armory in Minnesota.
Yerbossynuly was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Emanuel Savoy, Yerbossynuly’s assistant trainer and one of the cornermen for the bout, said on Sunday that he was placed in a coma following surgery.
Boxer placed in coma after brutal KO Morrell went to Twitter after the sad update on Yerbossynuly’s condition … saying even though he got the win, he’s focusing on Aidos’ recovery.
“It is a great moment for me but at the same time super hard for others,” Morrell said.
“Let’s pray for a super fast recovery and ponta for Aidos,” he added. “God bless you and be with you.”
Other boxers sent Aidos well wishes as well … including Muhammad Ali’s boxing grandson Nico Ali Walsh who wrote, “Please send many prayers to my Muslim brother Aidos Yerbossynuly for a speedy recovery.”
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