Sio served a 45-day suspension after her January 30 bout and was medically cleared before accepting the fight with Jocelyn Camarillo. That clearance meets current commission requirements, but back-to-back stoppages within eight weeks will bring review of how suspensions are applied and whether additional medicals should be required for young fighters.
Addressing the circumstances at length, her team said: “Isis is a passionate, disciplined and well-prepared athlete who carefully evaluates every opportunity put before her.” They added that “her decision to run against Jocelyn Camarillo on Saturday, March 21, was not taken lightly, but rather was thoroughly reviewed and analyzed before acceptance.”
They also held back on how the previous loss was interpreted: “Referring to her previous match on January 30 against Perla Bazaldua, the result was not due to a headbutt knockout. Rather, it was caused by a liver shot.” The statement continued with a medical explanation: “As is well understood in boxing, a direct blow to the liver can cause an involuntary physiological response (vasovagal syncope) … This can result in temporary paralysis, dizziness and difficulty breathing.”
A liver shot can shut down a fighter without head trauma, but it still results in a stoppage and time out of the ring. Quick returns after any interruption carry risk.
The family confirmed her current condition: “At this time, Isis remains in ICU, but she is off the ventilator and we are hopeful for her progress.” They added: “We await further updates from her medical team… She is currently under the care of three specialized medical units who are closely monitoring her condition.”
The priority is her recovery. The next step will be whether regulators tighten suspension provisions and medical clearances after consecutive stoppages involving young fighters.
We wish her and her family the best in this difficult time.
