John receives 70 stitches!

Monday, October 27 2008
By Jeff Pamungkas
as published by Fightnews.com

WBA featherweight champion Chris John had to undergo minor surgery at the MMC Hospital in Jakarta, as soon as he arrived in Indonesia on Saturday night after his hard fought twelve-round title defense against the tough boxer Hiroyuki Enoki in Tokyo, Japan. According to Chris John Management's press release, the doctors needed more than 2 hours to operate Chris John wound under his right eye and over his left eye. In total, John needed 70 stitches, and it will take at least one month for recovery. About the very tough fight in Tokyo, John commented that Enoki as tough as Juan Manuel Marquez. He admitted his wounds were suffered due to Enoki's punches and headbutts. During the fight, John was injured under his right eye and over his left eye, while Enoki's left eye was completely closed. John finally won by unanimous decision (118-110 by two judges and 117-111).