Fighting For Life; Boxer in Critical Condition

19 year old Jovany Medina of Madras is a star boxer at the Central Oregon Golden Gloves Academy. In the 152 weight class during the finals Saturday he was punched in the face and knocked down four times before the referee called the fight in favor of his Vancouver opponent. Ten minutes later, his coach noticed something was wrong and called for help. At St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Jovany quickly underwent surgery.

Evan's said in cases like this it's usually an unknown, pre-existing injury. Jovany's medical bills will be covered through the boxing association's medical insurance. But an account has been set up to help the family pay cost of living expenses. Jovany's father was recently laid off and his mother can't work since she just had a baby.

If you would like to help-- donations are being taken at any Wells Fargo location under the name Boxer, Jovany Medina.

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