In some pretty sad news from the boxing world, Nick Blackwell has announced his retirement from the sport.
The 25-year-old suffered serious head injuries in last months controversial British middleweight title fight in Wembley against Chris Eubank Jr.
@BBCSport/TwitterDespite the fact he appears to be hanging up his gloves of good, the former champion suggests he will stay involved in the sport in some capacity.
He also said he holds no grudge towards Eubank Jr., who won the fight by the way of knockout in the 10th round.
They best news we could hear . @nickblackwell02 has been awoken from induced coma & been talking to family/friends ? pic.twitter.com/PzwrIKT3i1
— Kugan Cassius (@KuganCassius) April 4, 2016
Blackwell was placed in an induced coma after suffering a bleed on his skull, and not on his brain as initially feared, and was brought back into consciousness a week later.
He has since posted a message to thank people for their support:
Just want too say a massive thank you for all the support and messages means the world too me I'm on the mend now so I've been very lucky.
— NICK BLACKWELL (@nickblackwell02) April 18, 2016
Eubank Jr. soon responded:
@ChrisEubankJr hello bro no hard feelings,we were both there doing a job and it was unfortunate for what happened but I hope your ok champ
— NICK BLACKWELL (@nickblackwell02) 18 April 2016
Blackwell then confirmed that he will not be stepping back into the ring, after a fan asked him on Twitter:
@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
We wish Nick all the best as his recovery continues.
