Injured Costa Rican boxer showing improvement

02/10/2006

Injured Costa Rican boxer showing improvement

According to CBC, a boxer who suffered a brain injury over the weekend has shown some improvement.  Canadian promoter Yvon Michel visited injured Lucas Green Arias and told CBC he is showing improvement after suffering a head injury against Jean Pascal in Montreal. Arias was doing well in the bout until he was knocked down in the sixth round by Pascal during a regional super middleweight title fight. Arias, 11-2, beat the count but fell off his stool between rounds and was taken staright from the arena to the hospital. According to Michel, Arias was conscious and answering questions. The Costa Rican native is still in the hospital and being treated with medication. Jean Paschal was credited with a technical knockout and improved to 14-0. More importantly, Boxingtalk wishes Arias a full recovery. source: CBC Sports