AAPRP Recommends
Cancellation of Boxing Card
January 29, 2009
Source/Press Release
Darien, Connecticut – January 29, 2009 –
The American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians (AAPRP) is
strongly recommending that that proposed contest between Mr. Tommy
Morrison and Mr. Corey Williams (scheduled for this Saturday at the
Albany Fair Grounds, Laramie, Wyoming) be postponed.
As referenced in multiple reports over the past twelve years, Mr.
Morrison has not been able to document negative HIV status thereby not
meeting the minimum medical requirements to insure the safety and
protection of himself, his opponent or ring officials. As such, the
AAPRP is concerned about the potential of transmission of infectious
diseases should bleeding occur.
Currently, the State of Wyoming does not have a boxing commission. Thus,
we recommend that this fight be cancelled until such time as an
appropriate supervisory commission is appointed to oversee the medical
aspects of this contest and blood test are performed by an AAPRP
approved physician to document the health status of each competitor.
Should this contest take place without proper regulatory oversight and
experienced medical personnel, we believe there is a possibility that
the health and safety of the competitors and ring officials may be
compromised; an unnecessary risk which should not be permitted
For more information, please contact the AAPRP by visiting our website
at www.AAPRP.Org or call (203) 662-8900.
Established in 1997, the AAPRP was created to develop medical protocols
and guidelines to ensure the safety and protection of professional
fighter. The not-for-profit association is comprised of experienced
ringside physicians from around the world who are dedicated to the
medical aspects of the sport of boxing. Since its inception, the AAPRP
has consistently grown to include physicians from around the globe who
are working together toward a common goal of helping to ensure the
health, safety and protection of professional boxers and mixed martial
artists.
