Poonsawat fails blood test, Rigo fight is off!

[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.

[Julius Rain]

Oh man I was about to go on and curse Poons name until I read he has HIV? This is sad. I was going to cheer for him to spark Rigo.

[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!