Update on Paul Williams

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  1. ero-sennin

    ero-sennin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Article over at the scene says he's able to get into his wheelchair by himself, and should be out of the hospital in 4-6 weeks. The doctor also said that it's too early to say whether he will walk again or box again. This is much better then what they were saying before (that he will never walk again). Also said there is no evidence that his spine is severed. They know it's damaged but right now don't know to what extent. Doc also said that others have suffered a similar injury to him and gone on to walk again. Maybe there is hope for him yet:happy
     
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  2. Judge-Holden

    Judge-Holden New Member Full Member

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    I think it's pretty obvious to everyone but Paul Williams that he isn't likely to box again. I just hope he can start walking again.
     
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  3. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    **** the boxing.

    I just hope he's at least able to walk like the rest of us.
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Indeed.
    Walking again is #1 priority, and even if he'd be able to box again he probably shouldn't anyway.
     
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  5. mryeags

    mryeags Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good luck Paul Williams ..
     
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  6. Matt Ldn

    Matt Ldn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IMO he should've been retired anyway so hopefully he can walk and just have a normal life again. Great spirit though an inspiration
     
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  7. lirva

    lirva Boxing Addict Full Member

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    good news, hope he can walk again
     
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  8. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They won't know for sure until the swelling on the spinal cord completely settles down, which takes about 6 weeks iirc.

    Tbh it's highly likely he won't walk again, the cord doesn't have to be completely severed for that to be the case, but he can hope :)

    It didn't really kick in that I wouldn't walk again for a few months.

    It's awesome that he can already get out of bed himself though, must have some amazing medical staff...They were much more cautious at the spinal centre I was in, had to lie on my back for 8 weeks before I was even allowed out of bed...
     
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  9. rampant

    rampant Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's an athelete so hopefully the PED's he had probably been taking will aid the recovery.

    Once the swelling goes, if he is able to walk again I dont see any reason for him not to box again, providing he is strong enough! He'll certainly have the best care available to him.
     
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  10. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Be great to see him able to walk again. His quality of life would be so much more improved. :happy
     
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  11. cutthroat22

    cutthroat22 New Member Full Member

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    I think his positive attitude will help him a lot here, I know being positive is no miracle cure but it certainly helps. I hope he walks again, I don't want to see him in a ring again and I don't think he'd want to be in a ring again.
     
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  12. lirva

    lirva Boxing Addict Full Member

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    hopefully he recovers.

    makes you realise that wiping your own ass is a blessing.

    lets hope paul can still have his dignity
     
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  13. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    My mother still wipes my arse for me.
     
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  14. cutthroat22

    cutthroat22 New Member Full Member

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    i'd be happy not to wipe my own arse right now, i've had splats for the last six days and its becoming extremely painful.
     
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  15. lirva

    lirva Boxing Addict Full Member

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    have some lima beans mate, clears everything up.
     
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