Former 2 time national champion, Francisco "Pancho" Moncivais (1-1) was critically injured during his second pro fight in Biloxi, Friday night. Moncivais, captured the under 19 national title, and the US junior olympic national title before turning pro in April, of 2009. This past Friday night was "Pancho's" second professional bout, he faced Bobby O'Bannon (5-2-0) of Mobile, Alabama.
According to sources ringside the fight was a back and forth slugfest with both fighters ending up on the canvas. Moncivais had O'Bannon down three times during the fight, and the referee's at ringside all had him winning the fight before the injury occured. In the 4th round, O'Bannon had Moncivais on the ropes where he threw some bodyshots, and then went up stairs connecting with two shots to the head. A third shot was on the way when referee Freddie Steinwinder stepped in and called a halt to the action. Official time was 1:39 of round 4.
Steinwinder removed the mouthpiece from Moncivais, at which time the fighter said, "That guy can hit hard" immediately after those words, Moncivais lost consciousness. The ringside doctor entered the ring and assessed the situation, and determined that Moncivais had to be transported to the hospital immediately.
Moncivais was transported to the Hancock Medical Center to stabilize his breathing, and has since been transported to the Gulfport Memorial Hospital, in Gulfport, MS.
Mississippi State Athletic Commissioner Jon Lews was with Moncivais today at the hospital and reported to 8CN that the fighter has been diagnosed with having a Subural Hematoma. Stay tuned to 8CountNews for updates.
EDITORS NOTE
"Pancho" is a friend of mine. I have known him since 2003 when he captured his first national title. You could not ask for a more polite and engaging young man. Pancho is clinging to life right now, so I ask that all of you please keep him in your prayers.
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