Irish boxer Lee Reeves suffers second knockdown in 10th round during Dublin fight; promoter and opponent express concern for his health.
In a dramatic turn of events, Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest on Saturday night in Dublin. The fight, which featured on the undercard of Pierce O’Leary versus Mark Chamberlain at the 3Arena, saw Reeves knocked down twice in the 10th round and failed to beat the count after the second knockdown.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the boxing community as both fighters and promoters voice their concerns. Gary Cully has sent his prayers and expressed admiration for Reeves, acknowledging his impressive display despite being an underdog. “My prayers and thoughts are with Lee Reeves, hopefully he’s okay,” Cully said.