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Raven Chapman, a female British boxer who challenged for a world title two years ago, had emergency surgery for a brain bleed following a collapse during a sparring session in Denmark on July 24, according to her management team, Vote Boxing.
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Chapman, 32, was diagnosed with a brain hematoma and cerebral edema – conditions that can result in bleeding and swelling of the brain – and is recovering from the surgery, her management team disclosed in a post on Instagram.
The surgical procedure stopped the bleeding, helped stabilize the swelling and she was then placed in a medically induced coma, Vote Boxing said in a statement posted on Instagram.
“Over the past day,” the statement reads, “she has been taken off the sedatives and is continuing to receive treatment while awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a hospital in the UK, where her rehabilitation is expected to take some time.”
Chapman fought Skye Nicolson for the WBC featherweight title in 2024 and lost by unanimous decision.
Boxing – Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price Media Workout – Bronx Boxing Club, London, Britain – March 4, 2025 Raven Chapman during the media workouts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Female British boxer recovering after surgery for brain bleed
