Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos, is in critical condition, in a medically induced coma at a hospital in California. After not being able to reach him, his friend and collegue Jacquie Richardson had his landlady go to his apartment. There he was found unconsciecious. Alex was then rushed to the hospital. It is suspected that he suffered both seizures and an asthma attack. Complaining of breathing problems last month, he had gone to the ER, where they released him after 12 hours.

Just last week, Alex was in New York where he received the Afro Sports Hall of Award for lifetime achievements in Boxing.. He seemed happy and excited about his work with the Retired Boxing Foundation and his new position with Hombre TV.

The next twenty-four hours are critical, according to Jacquie. She asks for your prayers and hopes that Alex, relying on his stalwart attitude, will pull through.

Here are Jacquie's words. You can write her with well wishes for Alex:

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> Alex was moved to the Intensive Care Unit at about 5 today. He
> remains heavily sedated and on the respirator. The Neurologist saw
> him today and the are nearly certain that Alex had one or more severe
> seizures and probably an asthma attack. His lungs are wheezing and
> they are caring for that condition. The neurologist did a test to
> determine whether Alex's eyes would respond to light and they did,
> which is a good thing. I know that he is in pain because he cries
out
> and he had a seizure while I was there. Thank God he is so heavily
> sedated. I am pretty sure he has no clue how sick he is. '
>
> The hospital ICU nurses told me that the next 12 hours are critical.
> He will be weaned from the respirator and we will see if he can
> breathe on his own. He will be in a drug induced coma for at least
> the next 24 hours. After that, the doctors will know more.
>
> I will keep you all posted. Your prayers mean the world right now.
I would call each and every one of you if I could, but my phone battery
> died a couple of hours ago. Email will at least help me communicate
> with all of you. I will send updates as I can. If you would rather
> not get these emails, just let me know.
>
> God Bless!
>
> Jacquie
> RETIRED BOXERS FOUNDATION