Irish Boxer in a Unhealthy Method After Last-Spherical Knockout

Irish boxer Lee Reeves stays in hospital after being stretchered from the ring following a dramatic tenth-round knockout defeat to Gary Cully, with promoter Frank Warren confirming everybody at Queensberry is hoping for optimistic information.

Reeves produced the efficiency of his profession at Dublin’s 3Arena and appeared on track for the largest victory of his skilled life earlier than the competition turned in devastating vogue.

The Limerick southpaw was extensively thought to be being forward getting into the ultimate spherical earlier than Cully dramatically modified the course of the competition, dropping Reeves twice within the tenth earlier than ending issues 53 seconds into the session.

Reeves remained on the canvas after the ending punch and was taken from the ring on a stretcher earlier than being transported to hospital.

Lee Reeves

In a press release launched after the battle, Frank Warren stated: “All our ideas and prayers are with Lee Reeves and his household at the moment as he stays in hospital.

“Everybody at Queensberry is pondering of him and we’re in fixed contact together with his group concerning his situation as we hope for optimistic information.”

Cully instantly turned his consideration to Reeves’ wellbeing after celebrating the victory.

“My prayers and ideas are with Lee Reeves, hopefully he’s okay,” stated the brand new BUI Celtic tremendous light-weight champion.

“He got here in there as a giant underdog after preventing comparatively at a decrease degree up till now, however he actually confirmed that he can function at the next degree. Large credit score to him.”

Assist Pours In

Amongst these sending nicely needs was Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, the place Reeves serves as each an envoy and an lively member.

The group posted: “Everybody at Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention is pondering of our ambassador and colleague, Lee Reeves, throughout this time. We’re all behind you, Lee.”

No additional official replace on Reeves’ situation had been issued on the time of writing.

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