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Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital

Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.

Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital

Irish boxer Lee Reeves is currently in a critical but stable condition at a hospital following a loss to Gary Cully in Dublin on Saturday. Reeves, a 31-year-old fighter from Limerick, was knocked out in the 10th round during his attempt to win the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title. After the fight, he was stretchered out of the ring and taken to the hospital.

Queensberry Promotions has confirmed that Reeves is in a critical but stable condition, and they are hopeful for a positive update in the coming days. His opponent Cully expressed his well wishes for Reeves, while Queensberry promoter Frank Warren also shared his thoughts and prayers for the boxer and his family.

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