Poonsawat fails blood test, Rigo fight is off!

[Tam Seddon]

Poonsawat Fails Blood Tests, Rigondeaux Fight is Out - Boxing News

I bet Rigo is pissed, I wonder if they can get anybody to fight him in time.

[Otley]

Ricky Burns @ catchweight

job biscuit (anyone for a mince pie?)!!!

eh eh!!!

[Tam Seddon]

Sources: Poonsawat Reportedly Tests Positive For HIV - Boxing News

Poonsawat has apparently got HIV, thats horrible.

[DavilaJones]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the reason boxers who are HIV positive aren't allowed to fight is due to the fact that through cuts and wounds and what not the virus might get transferred?

[Tam Seddon]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the reason boxers who are HIV positive aren't allowed to fight is due to the fact that through cuts and wounds and what not the virus might get transferred?

Yes definitely, say if Poonsawat was cut and it went in Rigo's mouth or in his eye then there would be a great chance he would catch it. It would be far too risky to put them in a ring together.

[gest12645]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the reason boxers who are HIV positive aren't allowed to fight is due to the fact that through cuts and wounds and what not the virus might get transferred?

i would think so. Bottom line is, an unhealthy fighter shouldn't be allowed in the ring.

[DavilaJones]

Live and learn, thanks for the clarification.

[beenKOed]

Sources: Poonsawat Reportedly Tests Positive For HIV - Boxing News

Poonsawat has apparently got HIV, thats horrible.

That's too bad, it's not the death sentence it was, but his fighting days are done.
Rigondeaux does have problems getting opponents into the ring, if it's not one thing it's another. This was the fight I wanted to see the most.
Better luck to Poonsawat!

[imp]

I take it they have repeatedly re tested to make sure its not another tommy morrison case..im sure the tests are better than what they were many moons ago.