Last night in Iowa, Daniel “Twitch” Franco (16-2-3, 11 KOs) was rushed to the hospital after suffering a knockout loss at the WinnaVegas Casino and Resort in Sloan.

Featherweight prospect Jose Haro (14-1-1, 8 KOs) used an overhand right to knock Franco (16-2-3, 11 KOs) out in the eight to capture the USBA title in a CBS Sports Network televised main event.

Franco's father and trainer, Al Franco, has disclosed the unfortunate information that his son suffered head trauma and there was bleeding that required emergency surgery with Franco being placed in a medically induced coma.

A Go Fund Me page has been set up by family members to assist with the incoming expenses -  https://www.gofundme.com/3x0mfcg

"Ok everyone, Daniel suffered head trauma in his fight in Iowa and he had to have emergency surgery. He had two small veins that were bleeding and the doctors were able to take care of them. They had to open up his skull to relieve the pressure and repair the veins," wrote Al Franco.

"He is in a medically induced coma and we will have more information soon as possible. This go fund me account is needed to help with current and future expenses. We do not have any idea of what we are looking at financially so we are only asking for a small amount. Please share this as much as possible. He will be here at best case scenario weeks or months before he will be able to be moved back to California. We have a lot to prepare for mentally and unfortunately financially. Thank you all and please keep him in your prayers."

Said manager Ray Chaparro from the hospital, “At this point the doctors have told us the next 48 hours will be critical in regards to him making a complete recovery. We ask for prayers from the boxing community at this time.”

"Roc Nation's thoughts and prayers are with Daniel Franco and his family during this critical recovery period. He is a tenacious talent and champion, and will always have our support," said Michael R. Yormark, Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy.

Franco was still trying to rebuild his career after suffering an unexpected knockout loss to Christopher Martin earlier this year.

The fight against Martin, a former fringe contender who is now a gatekeeper, was supposed to be a showcase fight for Franco on March 23. Everything was according to plan during the fight, with Franco dropping Martin in the opening round.

Then came the third round, when Martin ended matters, dropping Franco twice before the fight was stopped.

In the sink or swim business that is boxing, Franco had no choice but to get up, dust himself off, and get on the proverbial horse that is boxing.

Despite the loss, Franco, who is promoted by Roc Nation, was still considered a strong featherweight prospect. Franco comes from a fighting family (his older brother Michael boxed professionally) and he has gotten great sparring in gyms in and around Southern California.

The 25-year-old Franco returned to the ring on May 12, knocking out Francisco Suarez in the opening round in Ensenada, Mexico.

Haro has fought and defeated modest opposition in recent fights, including one-sided decisions over former junior featherweight contender Efrain Esquivias and Juan Reyes (who lost to Jon Fernandez by knockout Friday night).

Haro, who hails from suburban Salt Lake City, is recovering from a knife attack in September of 2015 outside a grocery story.