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Irish Boxer Lee Reeves Hospitalised After Brutal Knockout at 3Arena
Lee Reeves was hospitalized after being knocked out by Gary Cully in the tenth round at the 3Arena during the BUI Celtic super-lightweight title fight on the Pierce O'Leary vs Mark Chamberlain undercard.
Reeves started aggressively as an underdog, but Cully landed a decisive left punch in the tenth round that ended the match with a knockout and led to immediate medical attention and hospital transport.
Gary Cully, who moved up to super-lightweight from 135 lbs, said he felt better at the higher weight and expressed concern and hope for Reeves' condition.
Promoter Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions expressed their thoughts and prayers for Reeves and maintained constant contact with his team about his condition.