Prayers for Nick Blackwell

[K-Nan]

The kid was out on his feet 2-3 rounds before the stoppage. He was getting by on pure courage.
Eubank senior was right to implore the referee to stop the fight.
The referee needs his licence revoked.
Poor Nicky Blackwell, his corner let him down badly.

Now his career is over.
WHat boxing commission in their right mind is ever going to give this kid a blue card again after a brain bleed.

Young man, may you make a full and complete recovery and never endanger yourself in the ring again. All power to your healing and to your family at this time.

His corner deserves the most blame for sure, however. They know their fighter best. And being down 8 to 9 rounds going into the 10th and severely bloodied, they were still urging Blackwell on. What were they expecting Blackwell to do??

[Kiwi Nick]

It was obvious from early in round 5 onward Blackwell was not going to win this fight.

[SeekDaGreat]

Last I heard, there was no swelling pushing up against the brain, and he should be okay. Lord willing. My prayers go out to him and his family.

[ianjamsie]

His corner deserves the most blame for sure, however. They know their fighter best. And being down 8 to 9 rounds going into the 10th and severely bloodied, they were still urging Blackwell on. What were they expecting Blackwell to do??

Bang on. Both the corner and the ref are liable.