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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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

The WBC need to restore vision to their judges.