Larry "Bon Jovi" Canillas Discharged From The Hospital

Larry "Bon Jovi" Canillas, who was untimely retired from the sport of boxing following a life threatening injury to his brain, has been discharged from the hospital. Most boxers that suffer from a traumatic brain injury don't survive but Canillas was among the lucky few and is well on his way to recovery.

"He is recovering well but needs more time," ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer, Canillas' handler, said. "He still cannot walk and talk. It will take time before he does."

After almost a month of confinement in a hospital, the 23-year-old slugger has recuperated well and was discharged just last April 16. Canillas was rushed to the hospital by his trainers last Feb. 22 after fainting spells, following a routine sparring session at the ALA Boxing Gym.

"The doctors are saying he is well on track with his recovery. He will be given the necessary therapy to recover as soon as he will be ready," said the Cebuano promoter. Canillas was confined at the Cebu Doctors' Hospital and underwent a brain surgery. A month before Canillas' accident, another young Filipino boxer, Karlo Maquinto, suffered the same injury to the head. However, he wasn't as fortunate and died days after his fi ght.

Canillas' stablemate, Z Gorres, also suffered the same deadly head injury in 2009 but was also lucky to have survived. Gorres has had a remarkable recovery and can now walk and talk. Canillas was one of ALA Boxing Gym's unique boxers. He was a brawler that lacked the technical aspect of the game. However, what he lacked in talent he made up for his huge heart and never-say-die attitude.