The family of a boxer in a coma since a brutal knockout gets an update on his health

Featherweight Daniel Franco, who has been in medically induced coma following surgery to stop bleeding on his brain, is awake and doing better, his father told ESPN. Daniel had his breathing tube removed and is breathing on his own, Al Franco said. They added an IV to his carotid artery in his neck and removed

Featherweight Daniel Franco, who has been in medically induced coma following surgery to stop bleeding on his brain, is awake and doing better, his father told ESPN.

"Daniel had his breathing tube removed and is breathing on his own," Al Franco said. "They added an IV to his carotid artery in his neck and removed all other IVs. He's progressing well and it's all thanks to the great doctors and you all. Thank you all for your prayers. He added that his son has been moved out of intensive care.

Injured featherweight Daniel Franco out of coma, breathing on his own and becoming more alert. My story: https://t.co/t28riVX56t

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) June 21, 2017

Franco was hurt following a brutal knockout earlier this month.

Daniel Franco remained in a coma on Sunday after suffering a brutal eighth-round knockout loss on Saturday night: https://t.co/qIzPNKTIKC

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2017

The 25-year-old Franco (16-2-3, 11 KOs), battled Jose Haro, 30,  (14-1-1, 8 KOs). In the eighth round,  Franco took a hard right hand ...

@sportscenter #SCtop10 Jose Haro wins the #USBASuperFeatherWeight title with one of the most brutal KOs you'll see. #CRUMPLED pic.twitter.com/LiLIp0Q4gh

— Dustin the Beautiful (@DigiWutsDustin) June 11, 2017

... and he hit the canvas in a strange way:

Fingers Crossed For Daniel Franco, In Hospital After Brain Bleed - https://t.co/aMRvcZ7lGh

— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) June 11, 2017

Franco was counted out and, according to a account in ESPN, seemed to be alert. But he eventually laid back down and the ring and had to be stretched out. ESPN said Franco was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery to stop two brain bleeds.

His family has set up a Go Fund Me page to help with his medical expenses.

Go Fund Me Page set up for Daniel Franco who is in a medically induced come following emergency surgery #PrayersForTwitchFranco pic.twitter.com/eOS60JLw79

— TRU Boxing Headz (@TRUBoxingHeadz) June 11, 2017

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