British Boxer Nick Blackwell says he’s finished boxing after sustaining serious injuries in his British middleweight title bout against Chris Eubank, Jr. on March 26. The 10-round loss was stopped on the advice of a doctor who said Blackwell was unable to continue due to swelling over his left eye.
The 25-year-old was later taken from the ring on a stretcher. After being taken to a hospital, Blackwell was placed in an induced coma with bleeding on his skull.
@philipjperry @BoxingRegister no that’s me done I can’t put my friends and family and self through that again but I’ll still be involved
— NICK BLACKWELL (@nickblackwell02) 18 April 2016
Nick Blackwell confirms retirement from boxing after emerging from his coma. Get well soon Nick! https://t.co/6ZCWbDVsjt
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) April 19, 2016
Blackwell has since emerged from his coma and has been active on social media—even corresponding with Eubank Jr. as the two were arranging a time to meet in the hospital.
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Love the respect shown between Chris Eubank Jnr & Nick Blackwell. True sportsmanship! pic.twitter.com/wfQcZV0W7w
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) April 19, 2016
