Genaro Hernandez's restored vision...

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Mar 2004, 10:29

The WBC paid for a recent eye operation on former world champion Genaro Hernandez, who had been suffering from double vision since his last pro fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"I would just like to thank the WBC for giving me the ability to see normally again," said Genaro.

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 12 Mar 2004, 12:12

What did they do - simply remove one eye? ("That's all the the WBC was willing to pay for," said the surgeon.) ;)

Seriously, glad to hear about Genaro.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Mar 2004, 12:57

Eric the Viking wrote:What did they do - simply remove one eye? ("That's all the the WBC was willing to pay for," said the surgeon.) ;)

Seriously, glad to hear about Genaro.

Apparently, Micky Ward still has double vision from his last fight with Gatti.

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 12 Mar 2004, 13:16

bennie wrote:Apparently, Micky Ward still has double vision from his last fight with Gatti.

That doesn't surprise me in the least. Having your only defense be your offense often carries a heavy price.

Ulysses · Post by **Ulysses** » 12 Mar 2004, 13:37

Blurred or double vision is moer often than not a clear sign of concussion, the part of the brain that controls sight is at the back, so when a fighter takes a heavy blow and their head jerks backward the rear of brain bounces off the skull which results in some sort of damage and swelling (if severe enough, bleeding).
In Ward's case possilbly the damage may be permanent as maybe it would've cleared up by now?

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 12 Mar 2004, 21:43

The WBC need to restore vision to their judges.