Lee Reeves: Irish boxer in 'critical but stable' condition after Dublin fight
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in critical but stable condition following a knockout defeat in a title fight in Dublin. Promoters and his opponent have expressed their support as the boxing community awaits further updates on his recovery.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the inherent physical risks in professional combat sports and the importance of medical safety protocols.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lee Reeves was hospitalised after his knockout defeat by Gary Cully in Dublin on Saturday
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.
Reeves was facing Gary Cully for the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title but was knocked out in the 10th round at the 3Arena.
The 31-year-old Limerick fighter was stretchered out of the ring after the fight and transferred to hospital.
In an update released on Sunday, a spokesperson from Queensberry Promotions said that Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition.
"Lee Reeves is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition," the spokesperson said.
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