Boxer Raven Chapman, 32, suffered a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema after a sparring session in Denmark on 24 July. Trainer Stuart Scott's quick actions called an ambulance before she collapsed, leading to emergency surgery. A fundraiser raised £97,792 for her recovery, with donations from Queensberry, Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, and Most Valuable Promotions' Nakisa Bidarian.
Chapman, who won 10 of 12 professional fights, lost to Skye Nicolson for the WBC featherweight belt in Saudi Arabia in October 2024. Initially wheelchair-bound, she recently laced up gloves again, stating she may never compete again but can still enjoy the craft. She expressed gratitude for the community support, saying it brought her to tears, and reflected that she probably would not seek a licence to fight again due to the risk to loved ones.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing