ABDUSALAMOV IMPROVING SLIGHTLY, EXPECTED TO SURVIVE; FOCUS NOW SHIFTS TO LONG RECOVERY

Sampson Lewkowicz, wishes to thank the boxing world for their prayers and donations to badly injured Russian heavyweight Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov and has some cautiously optimistic news to convey.

"Mago still in an induced coma but is beginning to respond positively. I expect him to live. On behalf of the family and myself, I now ask you switch your prayers to his recovery. He has a very long road ahead."

Today marks 14 days Abdusalamov has been in an induced coma at Roosevelt Hospital in New York. The 32-year-old married father of three young daughters, had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a blood clot, and part of his skull had to be removed to reduce swelling, following his brutal 10-round war against Mike Perez at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, November 2. In hospital, Abdusalamov came down with a 104-degree fever, which led to him suffering a stroke. 

Doctors say they will try to wake Abdusalamov in a few days and test his reactions.

"From the bottom of my heart, we all appreciate the support, monetary and spiritually, that we have received worldwide. Doctors don't know how far Mago will come back, but his recovery will be long and costly and we are still in need of further donations. I would like to also thank Ring 10 New York for their assistance in collecting funds."

Ring 10 is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping boxers in need. 100% of tax-deductible donations will go towards helping Magomed Abdusalamov and his costly recovery.

Please visit http://ring10ny.com/ to donate.

Team Abdusalamov Establishing Trust for Their Injured Fighter and Family

Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of hospitalized Russian heavyweight Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov, along with promoters Leon Margules and Lou DiBella, and with help and support of others in the industry, are establishing a fund and to donate and raise funds to help alleviate the financial burden the unfortunate brain injury Abdusalamov suffered Saturday night has placed on him and his family.

32-year-old Abdusalamov had to have emergency surgery to remove a blood clot, and part of his skull had to be removed to reduce swelling, following his brutal 10-round war against Mike Perez at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, November 2. The fight was also broadcast worldwide on HBO.

Mago is currently still in ICU at Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

Abdusalamov's family, including his wife and father, brothers, and three young children, along with his manager Boris Grinberg are keeping constant vigil at the hospital. He has also been visited by his entire promotional team.

"We are going to do what we need to do for Magomed. He and his family are going to need our help," said Lewkowicz. "He is going to need financial assistance for the medical bills for his treatment, and for his family who are faced with an urgent financial crunch from this terrible accident."

Deeply saddened by the unfortunate twist of fate that has befallen his fighter, Lewkowicz says he is happy to have already received so many offers of help, including one from middleweight world champion, Sergio Martinez.

"We cannot, as a boxing family, turn our backs on the brave men and women who compete in our sport when they need us most. We are going to do everything possible to help him get back on his feet. Magomed will never fight again, but he is a good man and a brave man with a nice family. We are going to make sure they all pull through this intact. That is the right thing to do. Every dollar will help."

The Magomed Abdusalamov Trust is currently being set up. In the meantime, donations can be made two ways:

Via PayPal: 100bbb@mail.ru

Or via check, mailed to: 
 

Bakanay Abdusalamova

PO BOX 90174

Brooklyn, NY 11209

Contact Info: 

Bakanay Abdusalamova
Phone: 203-368-8510

Email: 100bbb@mail.ru

Please make checks payable to: Magomed Abdusalamov

Second Impact Syndrome & Boxing

Female Boxer Suffers A Coma During Fight 

 

When Ishika "Isis" Lay heard that women's boxing would be added to the 2012 Olympics in London, she knew she had to be there. A hard hitting boxer herself, Isis was described by her trainer as "a female Sugar Ray Leonard" and her dedication and boxing record proved it. However, tragedy struck in the second round of an Olympic qualifying bout hosted by the Police Athletic League; a tragedy that would leave her in a coma for weeks.

Isis has a new opponent to fight and that is her own body. Neurologists say she may have suffered from a life-threatening condition known as Second Impact Syndrome where her brain hadn't completely recovered from a prior head injury in the ring. Now, with the Olympics only months away, she has a new training regimen - to regain control of her own body and with the medical costs surpassing $600,000, it's a battle that Isis and her family have to face alone.

The Police Athletic League has taken steps to reduce head injuries by limiting the number of rounds and requiring larger gloves and headgear; however, this is obviously not enough. Simply, asking the fighters if they have a headache after a blow to the head is a serious deficiency.

To find out more about Ishika "Isis" Lay and her tragedy visit: http://goo.gl/ppi1F