World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Puerto Rican legend tragically killed Former world champion fighter Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho has died after life support that was keeping the brain dead Puerto Rican legend alive was removed by his family. The 50 year-old was shot in the face in a case of mistaken identity earlier in the week and the initial diagnosis was that Camacho was in a critical but stable condition in hospital and would pull through. Camacho quickly deteriorated after suffering a cardiac arrest and was pronounced ‘clinically dead’ on Thursday night after doctors stated that there was nothing more that could be done for the stricken boxer. ‘Macho’ was shot in the jaw in a car as a fellow passenger was also murdered and will be fondly remembered by all that enjoyed watching him fight, and what a ‘fighter’ he was until the very end. Our thoughts go out to all who knew him at this sad time.

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Puerto Rican legend in ‘critical but stable condition’ Former three-time world champion Hector Camacho is being taken care of at San Juan’s Centro Medico Trauma Centre following an incident where the ex-fighter was shot in the jaw in Bayamon City. The bullet exited the 50 year-old’s face before becoming lodged in his shoulder, although early reports are that the Puerto Rican could be paralysed and may never walk again following the shooting. Dr. Ernesto Torres has stated that his condition is ‘critical but stable’ and Camacho’s life is not said to be in any immediate danger, although he is very lucky to be alive. "Camacho's condition is extremely delicate. His physical condition will help him but we will see,"  he told  Telenoticias . Camacho, who last fought in 2010 losing to Saul Duran, was sitting in a car when a gunman opened fire leaving one man dead and the 88-fight veteran fighting to survive with severe wound...