Irish boxer Lee Reeves rushed to hospital after brutal knockout
Irish boxer Lee Reeves was hospitalized after suffering a knockout defeat to Gary Cully in Dublin on Saturday. The fighter was carried out on a stretcher, and promoters have confirmed they are monitoring his condition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent physical risks in professional combat sports and has prompted expressions of concern from the boxing community.
Layer 1 Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night.
The 31-year-old was knocked down twice in the 10th round of the bout, which featured on the undercard of the Pierce O’Leary versus Mark Chamberlain event at the 3Arena.
Reeves was unable to beat the count after the second knockdown and was carried from the ring on a stretcher before being rushed to hospital.
Following the incident, Queensberry promoter Frank Warren issued a statement expressing support for the fighter and his family.
“All our thoughts and prayers are with Lee Reeves and his family at this time as he remains in hospital.
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