Eleven days after undergoing emergency neurosurgery in Las Vegas , Filipino boxer Z Gorres is slowly showing signs of recovery.

In an e-mail sent to philboxing.com, ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer said Gorres can now be placed in a sitting position and can give numbers one to four if instructed to.

Aldeguer said these are all good signs from a neuorological standpoint.

But while Gorres' condition has been improving, Aldeguer said the boxer does have mild pneumonia, one of the frequent complications in patients on prolonged assisted ventilation. Due to the complication, Gorres could not wean him off the ventilator

Aldeguer also said that the boxer can now open his eyes but still looks blank and is not aware of things. Hopefully, in the next few days he may gradually improve and be more aware of external stimuli, he said.

The ALA Promotions chief said Gorres is being provided with the best medical care available in the U.S. and he still has a long road, although he has been showing signs of improvement everyday.

Once weaned from the ventilator, he will have to undergo physical therapy, Aldeguer said.

Gorres will not be able to box again but he gave the Philippines another proud moment when he waved our flag after winning his fight against Luis Melendez of Colombia .

The ALA Promotions staff and Philboxing.com request all Filipinos and boxing fans to continue their prayers for Gorres' recovery.*

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