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British featherweight boxer Connor Coghill is currently in the hospital after scans revealed a bleed on his brain. This comes just a week after he suffered a devastating knockout loss on the Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington card.
First-Ever Defeat
Coghill, who had never lost a professional fight before, was knocked down four times during his match against Hopey Price in Sheffield on October 7. Referee Bob Williams ultimately stopped the fight in the 12th round, resulting in Coghill's first professional loss.
Stable Condition
Trainer Stefy Bull has confirmed that Coghill is currently in a stable condition in the hospital. Bull took to X (formerly Twitter) to update fans on Coghill's condition and ask for privacy during this difficult time.
Bull wrote, "Connor has had headaches since his boxing contest last week in Sheffield. Obviously it's devastating news for Connor as boxing has been his life since a young age. He's stable and resting and wanting people to respect his time during this difficult period. Everyone at Stefy Bull Promotions is praying for a full recovery and wishes him good health. We will keep you all updated."
Fans Show Support
Coghill, a former central area champion, has a professional record of 14 wins and 1 loss. Despite the defeat, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from fans.
He said, "The support I had before and maybe even more so after the fight has been incredible. I had people coming up to me at Hull Fair telling me how well I'd done and how much they enjoyed the fight. It was nice to get those comments."
