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Frank Gore Had 'Questionable Brain MRI' Ahead of Deron Williams Boxing Match

NFL free agent running back Frank Gore had "multiple white spots on the MRI of his brain" before he fought former NBA point guard Deron Williams on Dec. 18, Association of Boxing Commissions President Mike Mazzulli told Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports.

"It has come to the attention of the Association of Boxing Commissions that Frank Gore had a questionable brain MRI," Mazzulli said. "The ABC stands always for fighter safety. We have a medical committee ready to assist states, and this is the kind of a case where we want them to know we are available to help.