OSCAR DIAZ UPDATE

Oscar Diaz Update


Brad Cooney


Welterweight still in coma

BoxingHerald.com caught up with Donna Duva Brooks and got an update on the current status of Oscar Diaz. Oscar was critically injured last Wednesday during his bout against Delvin Rodriguez. Diaz collapsed in between the 10th and 11th round, and was rushed to a local San Antonio trauma center, where he was later diagnosed with sever brain swelling. Boxing Herald spoke with Donna Duva Brooks and got an update on how Oscar is doing.

“There is still no change; Oscar is still in a coma. He has strong vital signs, and he has a little bit of movement in his arms and his legs.”

San Antonio doctors informed Donna on the night of Oscar's surgery that it could be a few weeks before Oscar wakes up.

“They told me the night of his surgery that it could be a few weeks before he wakes up, so we are just in a waiting game right now.” When asked how much movement Oscar has shown, Duva replied, “ I saw him move his head from side to side the other day when they were applying some medicine on a cut on his lip, and he moves his legs and arms some.”


Many people have been writing and inquiring about how they can donate and or contribute things to assist Oscar and his family. Donna would like to send the following message:

“Right now I would like to hold up on donations until Oscar wakes up, and we can better assess what his needs will be. The doctors said that whenever Oscar does wake up, he will require lengthy and extensive rehabilitation.”


Boxing Herald will keep you up to speed on the latest updates. We have an open line with the Duva's, and once Oscar wakes up and his needs are assessed, we will join with them and collaborate together with them in raising money as needed for Oscar Diaz.