Irish boxer Lee Reeves in 'critical but stable' condition after 10th-round knockout
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a critical but stable condition in a Dublin hospital after being stretchered from the ring following his 10th-round knockout defeat against Gary Cully.
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- Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a critical but stable condition at hospital.
- Reeves was knocked out in the 10th round against Gary Cully for the BUI Celtic title.
- The bout took place at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday.
- Queensberry Promotions released an update on Sunday confirming his status.
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is currently receiving medical care in a critical but stable condition at a hospital after being stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday. The incident has drawn immense concern from the boxing community following a dramatic conclusion to the title fight.
Reeves was facing Gary Cully in an 10th-round clash for the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title. The 31-year-old fighter from Limerick battled hard at the 3Arena before suffering a knockout defeat in the final stages of the 10th round, leading to his immediate transfer to hospital via stretcher.
Severe head trauma and knockout injuries in professional boxing require immediate neurological assessment and continuous monitoring in critical care units. Promoters and medical teams strictly follow emergency protocols to manage potential intracranial injuries, highlighting the inherent physical risks associated with elite combat sports.
In an official update issued on Sunday, a spokesperson for Queensberry Promotions confirmed that Reeves remains hospitalized under close medical observation. The spokesperson added that further updates will be provided in the coming days while offering thoughts and prayers to Reeves and his family.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Speaking after the bout, Cully expressed his support for his opponent, stating that his thoughts and prayers were with Reeves. Cully praised Reeves for stepping up as a major underdog and proving that he belongs at a higher competitive level. Queensberry promoter Frank Warren also shared a message on social media expressing solidarity with the fighter and his family.
The match served as part of the undercard for the event featuring Pierce O'Leary and Mark Chamberlain, an encounter which also ended in a 10th-round knockout loss for the home fighter.
Source: BBC Sport
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