USMC Boxer Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. Death An Avoidable Tragedy
October 26, 2011
By IB
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IB – October 26, 2011 - INSIDE BOXING.com has thoroughly investigated and will present you with this detailed 4-Part
Series describing the life and dedication to the service of his country, training methods possibly contributing to his
death, his death and the recommendations the All-Marine Boxing Team suggested take into consideration, and the
decision that would allow others the ‘Gift of Life’, of USMC (United States Marine Corps) Lance Corporal Libardo
Anthony Jimenez, Jr. who died at 21 years-of age, in part the result of an unusual training regimen orchestrated by
then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms.
Following the Jimenez tragedy, Simms was then put on administrative leave and relieved of any coaching duties
associated with any facet of the USMC boxing team including no contact whatsoever with any member of the team,
but has resurfaced as an assistant coach of the 2012 USA Men’s Olympic Boxing Team under the guidance of Head
Coach Joe Zanders who is well aware of the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Lance Corporal Libardo
Anthony Jimenez.
Part I: Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. ‘Background and Developing Health Issues’…
Born February 13, 1989, Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr., son of Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Sr. (of Colombian decent),
and Penny Palmer, brother of Matthew Palmer, grandson of Helen Palmer, and fiance of Alyssa Scuderi, was born
and raised in the small community of North Bellmore, (Nassau County) New York, being your average youngster who
was popular, well-known, and well-liked by all he came in contact with.
According to former Saw Mill Road Elementary school teacher Lil Bernstein, “I was lucky enough to have the good
fortune of watching Anthony (Libardo) grow from a cute, fun-loving boy into a handsome and respected young man”.
Playing football was a favorite activity of Jimenez, who enjoyed both the camaraderie and being part of a team, the
most intriguing value associated with the sport with no serious violations of any kind a part of his upbringing.
Upon his 2007 graduation from W.C. Mepham High School in North Bellmore, young Jimenez entered the United
States Marine Corps determined to serve and protect his country with the intention of making the All-Marine Boxing
Team once his tour of duty had been completed, an added incentive.
By October of 2008, Jimenez had been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal while serving as a driver at
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division from February 2008 to January 2010, where he was deployed with the
3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August to October of 2009.
While serving in the United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez was awarded the Sea
Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, all signifying his value as a protector of our country and ambassador of our armed forces.
A decorated U.S. Marine, Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez died after being forced to participate in an
unusual physically exhausting workout session designed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms. Photo: P.
Palmer
Returning from his Iraqi tour of duty, Jimenez applied for and was accepted to join the All-Marine Boxing Team,
although having no prior boxing experience or fights, and was still on his 90 day probationary period at the time of his
death.
On February 27, 2010, Lance Corporal Libardo Jimenez went to the Naval Hospital emergency room, the result of his
inability to breathe, which he divulged came from being hit in the nose while previously sparring.
It was detemined he had nothing more than a ‘bruise’ and was given pain medication (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
and Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine).
On February 28, 2010, Jimenez returned to the Naval Hospital emergency room a second time complaining of
worsening pain in his nose and was prescribed a stronger pain medication (Oxycodone
Hydrochloride/Acetaminophen) for his nose pain and released.
On March 1, 2010, Lance Corporal Jimenez reported to sick call and was put on light duty for 7 days.
The date of March 6. 2010, saw Lance Corporal Jimenez referred to an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) consultation
scheduled for April 5, 2010.
On March 11, 2010, Lance Corporal Jimenez was seen at sick call, was prescribed Flonase (a nose spray) and was
released from sick call and was put on full, active duty, without any limitations.
On March 18, 2010, Jimenez began training for his first competitive bout in the Virginia Beach Golden Gloves Boxing
Tournament scheduled for March 25, 2010.
He would never make that appearance, as on March 20, 2010, after being put through an unusual, rigorous, and
never before adopted training method employed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms that included 11
rounds of 30-60 seconds of sparring, 8 rounds of the circuit course, and 2 rounds of 3 minutes of sparring all in
approximately 20 minutes, USMC Lance Corporal Libardo Jimenez lost consciousness and was transported to the
Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina…
Part II (Saturday, October 29th): ‘The Training Session and Time Line’
October 26, 2011
By IB
[Translate]
IB – October 26, 2011 - INSIDE BOXING.com has thoroughly investigated and will present you with this detailed 4-Part
Series describing the life and dedication to the service of his country, training methods possibly contributing to his
death, his death and the recommendations the All-Marine Boxing Team suggested take into consideration, and the
decision that would allow others the ‘Gift of Life’, of USMC (United States Marine Corps) Lance Corporal Libardo
Anthony Jimenez, Jr. who died at 21 years-of age, in part the result of an unusual training regimen orchestrated by
then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms.
Following the Jimenez tragedy, Simms was then put on administrative leave and relieved of any coaching duties
associated with any facet of the USMC boxing team including no contact whatsoever with any member of the team,
but has resurfaced as an assistant coach of the 2012 USA Men’s Olympic Boxing Team under the guidance of Head
Coach Joe Zanders who is well aware of the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Lance Corporal Libardo
Anthony Jimenez.
Part I: Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. ‘Background and Developing Health Issues’…
Born February 13, 1989, Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr., son of Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Sr. (of Colombian decent),
and Penny Palmer, brother of Matthew Palmer, grandson of Helen Palmer, and fiance of Alyssa Scuderi, was born
and raised in the small community of North Bellmore, (Nassau County) New York, being your average youngster who
was popular, well-known, and well-liked by all he came in contact with.
According to former Saw Mill Road Elementary school teacher Lil Bernstein, “I was lucky enough to have the good
fortune of watching Anthony (Libardo) grow from a cute, fun-loving boy into a handsome and respected young man”.
Playing football was a favorite activity of Jimenez, who enjoyed both the camaraderie and being part of a team, the
most intriguing value associated with the sport with no serious violations of any kind a part of his upbringing.
Upon his 2007 graduation from W.C. Mepham High School in North Bellmore, young Jimenez entered the United
States Marine Corps determined to serve and protect his country with the intention of making the All-Marine Boxing
Team once his tour of duty had been completed, an added incentive.
By October of 2008, Jimenez had been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal while serving as a driver at
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division from February 2008 to January 2010, where he was deployed with the
3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August to October of 2009.
While serving in the United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez was awarded the Sea
Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, all signifying his value as a protector of our country and ambassador of our armed forces.
A decorated U.S. Marine, Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez died after being forced to participate in an
unusual physically exhausting workout session designed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms. Photo: P.
Palmer
Returning from his Iraqi tour of duty, Jimenez applied for and was accepted to join the All-Marine Boxing Team,
although having no prior boxing experience or fights, and was still on his 90 day probationary period at the time of his
death.
On February 27, 2010, Lance Corporal Libardo Jimenez went to the Naval Hospital emergency room, the result of his
inability to breathe, which he divulged came from being hit in the nose while previously sparring.
It was detemined he had nothing more than a ‘bruise’ and was given pain medication (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
and Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine).
On February 28, 2010, Jimenez returned to the Naval Hospital emergency room a second time complaining of
worsening pain in his nose and was prescribed a stronger pain medication (Oxycodone
Hydrochloride/Acetaminophen) for his nose pain and released.
On March 1, 2010, Lance Corporal Jimenez reported to sick call and was put on light duty for 7 days.
The date of March 6. 2010, saw Lance Corporal Jimenez referred to an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) consultation
scheduled for April 5, 2010.
On March 11, 2010, Lance Corporal Jimenez was seen at sick call, was prescribed Flonase (a nose spray) and was
released from sick call and was put on full, active duty, without any limitations.
On March 18, 2010, Jimenez began training for his first competitive bout in the Virginia Beach Golden Gloves Boxing
Tournament scheduled for March 25, 2010.
He would never make that appearance, as on March 20, 2010, after being put through an unusual, rigorous, and
never before adopted training method employed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms that included 11
rounds of 30-60 seconds of sparring, 8 rounds of the circuit course, and 2 rounds of 3 minutes of sparring all in
approximately 20 minutes, USMC Lance Corporal Libardo Jimenez lost consciousness and was transported to the
Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina…
Part II (Saturday, October 29th): ‘The Training Session and Time Line’
Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. Death An Avoidable Tragedy Part II
October 29, 2011
By IB
Part II: ‘The Training Session and Time Line’…
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IB – October 29, 2011 – The circumstances that led to Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. being transported to Naval
Hospital Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, are clearly viewed in a video filmed by Boxing Team Cameraman Corporal Tylor Perry on
March 20, 2010.
WARNING! The session clip shown is difficult to watch, and should be viewed with care. Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr.
is in the white ‘I heart New York’ tee shirt. Follow closely his exit from the ring and beyond.
We felt it necessary to have all understand the insensitive and uncaring demeanor displayed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach
Ronald Simms at a time when any parent or other concerned individual would hope to see the practice end, and Simms come to the
aid of one of his boxer’s who was obviously in a critical state.
Per USA Boxing Regulations, no requirement of more than one coach being present is mandated.
Coach Ronald Simms was the only coach present for the more than two hour workout session that for the first time ever had the three
different training exercises combined to form consecutive drills that being 11 rounds of 10-60 seconds of sparring, 8 rounds of the
circuit course, and 2 rounds of 3 minute sparring all in approximately 20 minutes of strenuous exercise.
This activity was seen as too harsh (and by some a form of HAZING), that later saw Ronald Simms recommended possibly be further
investigated for conduct that may have contributed to the death of Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr.
It is now believed the recommended further investigation led to the firing of Ronald Simms as the USMC Head Boxing Coach, him
then assigned to the United States Marine Corps Sports Branch under the direct supervision of Sports Director Mr. Chuck Rose, and
Assistant Director of Marines Sports Mr. Jim Medley.
The video (as well as investigation documents) validate Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. entered his second session of sparring at 1345
(1:45 PM) against Lance Corporal Zebulum Proctor, that round not lasting the entire 3 minutes as Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. has
trouble standing and breathing, unable to apply any pressure to his right leg with both arms at his side, as he leans against the
boxing ring ropes totally defenseless.
Ronald Simms can he heard asking the obviously in trouble Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., “Are you dazed”? “Are you okay”? Ridiculous
questions as the video obviously confirms.
Ronald Simms then appears to give a weak ‘standing eight count’ while removing the head gear of the boxer Lance Corporal
Jimenez, Jr. before the Marine finally exit’s the boxing ring.
The video cannot verify the statement of Ronald Simms who he says before exiting the ring Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was asked to
“touch his toes”, which he allegedly did satisfactorily according to Simms, and sit down in the ring before being allowed to exit.
The disturbing video now shows an unescorted and unsupervised Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. fall twice on his way
to the water fountain, wobbling and seemingly unable to control his legs while no one seems concerned.
Most disturbing is the uncaring demeanor of Ronald Simms, the man placed in charge of this group of Marine Corps boxers, who
now can be seen totally unconcerned with the condition of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr.
While seated outside the ring, Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. complained of being unable to see, and Sergeant Kyle Wade, Corporal
Angel Garcia, and Lance Corporal Timothy Nelams sprayed water on, applied ice to the neck of, and eventually laid Lance Corporal
Jimenez, Jr. on the ground, with still no assistance from Ronald Simms who remains on the ring apron.
At 1355 (1:55 PM) Corporal Garcia phoned EMS (Emergency Medical Services), where Sergeant Wade then took the phone and stated
Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. “was going into shock”, with Ronald Simms still conducting his sparring session.
EMS was dispatched at 1357 (1:57 PM) on an unconscious/fainting, not alert individual call, arriving at 1402 (2:02 PM).
Practice continued throughout the EMS arrival and departure, with Simms later saying he kept his Marine’s boxing, so as “not to create
any chaos or panic that may have occurred in the gym”.
EMS quickly evaluated and stabilized the breathing of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., prepared him for transport and arrived the Naval
Hospital Camp Lejeune at 1429 (2:29 PM) accompanied by Sergeant Wade, NOT Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms.
Upon hospital arrival Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was incubated by medical staff and placed on a ventilator.
The girlfriend of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., Alyssa Scuderi, was notified of him being taken to the hospital by Marine boxers (NOT
Ronald Simms) with her in turn notifying other family members including Penny Palmer, mother of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr.
Assistant Boxing Coach Staff Sergeant Narciso C. Aleman arrived at the hospital emergency room and was met and updated by
Sergeant Kyle Wade of the status of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., with still no sign of Ronald Simms.
On that same date of March 20, 2010, at around 1600 (4 PM) Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was flown from the Naval Hospital Camp
Lejeune to Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina.
Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. was hospitalized at Pitt County Memorial Hospital and never regained consciousness,
where he passed away at approximately 1530 (3:30 PM) on March 23, 2010.
INSIDE BOXING.com asks this of each of you: Watch the video several times. The last time you watch it, then close your eyes. Now
imagine Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. being your child
October 29, 2011
By IB
Part II: ‘The Training Session and Time Line’…
[Translate]
IB – October 29, 2011 – The circumstances that led to Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. being transported to Naval
Hospital Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, are clearly viewed in a video filmed by Boxing Team Cameraman Corporal Tylor Perry on
March 20, 2010.
WARNING! The session clip shown is difficult to watch, and should be viewed with care. Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr.
is in the white ‘I heart New York’ tee shirt. Follow closely his exit from the ring and beyond.
We felt it necessary to have all understand the insensitive and uncaring demeanor displayed by then USMC Head Boxing Coach
Ronald Simms at a time when any parent or other concerned individual would hope to see the practice end, and Simms come to the
aid of one of his boxer’s who was obviously in a critical state.
Per USA Boxing Regulations, no requirement of more than one coach being present is mandated.
Coach Ronald Simms was the only coach present for the more than two hour workout session that for the first time ever had the three
different training exercises combined to form consecutive drills that being 11 rounds of 10-60 seconds of sparring, 8 rounds of the
circuit course, and 2 rounds of 3 minute sparring all in approximately 20 minutes of strenuous exercise.
This activity was seen as too harsh (and by some a form of HAZING), that later saw Ronald Simms recommended possibly be further
investigated for conduct that may have contributed to the death of Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr.
It is now believed the recommended further investigation led to the firing of Ronald Simms as the USMC Head Boxing Coach, him
then assigned to the United States Marine Corps Sports Branch under the direct supervision of Sports Director Mr. Chuck Rose, and
Assistant Director of Marines Sports Mr. Jim Medley.
The video (as well as investigation documents) validate Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. entered his second session of sparring at 1345
(1:45 PM) against Lance Corporal Zebulum Proctor, that round not lasting the entire 3 minutes as Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. has
trouble standing and breathing, unable to apply any pressure to his right leg with both arms at his side, as he leans against the
boxing ring ropes totally defenseless.
Ronald Simms can he heard asking the obviously in trouble Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., “Are you dazed”? “Are you okay”? Ridiculous
questions as the video obviously confirms.
Ronald Simms then appears to give a weak ‘standing eight count’ while removing the head gear of the boxer Lance Corporal
Jimenez, Jr. before the Marine finally exit’s the boxing ring.
The video cannot verify the statement of Ronald Simms who he says before exiting the ring Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was asked to
“touch his toes”, which he allegedly did satisfactorily according to Simms, and sit down in the ring before being allowed to exit.
The disturbing video now shows an unescorted and unsupervised Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. fall twice on his way
to the water fountain, wobbling and seemingly unable to control his legs while no one seems concerned.
Most disturbing is the uncaring demeanor of Ronald Simms, the man placed in charge of this group of Marine Corps boxers, who
now can be seen totally unconcerned with the condition of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr.
While seated outside the ring, Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. complained of being unable to see, and Sergeant Kyle Wade, Corporal
Angel Garcia, and Lance Corporal Timothy Nelams sprayed water on, applied ice to the neck of, and eventually laid Lance Corporal
Jimenez, Jr. on the ground, with still no assistance from Ronald Simms who remains on the ring apron.
At 1355 (1:55 PM) Corporal Garcia phoned EMS (Emergency Medical Services), where Sergeant Wade then took the phone and stated
Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. “was going into shock”, with Ronald Simms still conducting his sparring session.
EMS was dispatched at 1357 (1:57 PM) on an unconscious/fainting, not alert individual call, arriving at 1402 (2:02 PM).
Practice continued throughout the EMS arrival and departure, with Simms later saying he kept his Marine’s boxing, so as “not to create
any chaos or panic that may have occurred in the gym”.
EMS quickly evaluated and stabilized the breathing of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., prepared him for transport and arrived the Naval
Hospital Camp Lejeune at 1429 (2:29 PM) accompanied by Sergeant Wade, NOT Head Boxing Coach Ronald Simms.
Upon hospital arrival Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was incubated by medical staff and placed on a ventilator.
The girlfriend of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., Alyssa Scuderi, was notified of him being taken to the hospital by Marine boxers (NOT
Ronald Simms) with her in turn notifying other family members including Penny Palmer, mother of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr.
Assistant Boxing Coach Staff Sergeant Narciso C. Aleman arrived at the hospital emergency room and was met and updated by
Sergeant Kyle Wade of the status of Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr., with still no sign of Ronald Simms.
On that same date of March 20, 2010, at around 1600 (4 PM) Lance Corporal Jimenez, Jr. was flown from the Naval Hospital Camp
Lejeune to Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina.
Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. was hospitalized at Pitt County Memorial Hospital and never regained consciousness,
where he passed away at approximately 1530 (3:30 PM) on March 23, 2010.
INSIDE BOXING.com asks this of each of you: Watch the video several times. The last time you watch it, then close your eyes. Now
imagine Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. being your child
| Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez, Jr. pictured with brother Matthew and girlfriends before prom |