BATTERED Michael Conlan posted a photo from his hospital bed on Instagram to update his injury and show his facial injuries.
The Irishman was knocked out in horror by Leigh Wood, in Nottingham's WBA featherweight match.
Michael Conlan was brutally knocked out by Leigh Wood in Nottingham
After being taken from the stadium on a stretcher, he was rushed to the hospital. Wood's celebrations were overshadowed by his actions.
Conlan, who was bleeding from the face, recorded himself and uploaded the clip to YouTube in the early hours of the morning. He also congratulated his opponent.
The 30-year old said, "It's all right to get checked up at the hospital.
"The CT scan was clear.
"Congratulations to Leigh Wood and his team. That was the best shot of night that he got me with at end.
"But it's what it is, it will be back."
He then followed up on Twitter by a series tweets and is now eyeing a rematch.
Conlan said, "I'm all great people, cheers to the messages."
"Definitely want to rematch lol.
"I watched the fight and I know that I need to get it back!"
"Up on the cards and 11th was a slip. Fatigue was setting in & I was caught at the temple with a good shot that I didn't see.
"Respect Leigh Wood congrats once again, your (sic), a tough f***er--but let's go back."
Conlan, who had Wood on his canvas in the opener was ahead of all three judges' scorecards going to the final round.
However, Conlan was exposed by the 33-year-old Nottingham hero. Conlan then took a devastating shot to his head.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredHe was not in the mood to celebrate Mick's undiagnosed condition.
Wood, who was crying after the win, said that he hoped Michael was all right. I won't be able to celebrate until I know him.
"He is very tough, and that knockout was terrible so I just want him to be all right.
"I am in an emotional state, and I have had some tears.
"I heard that he was up and speaking, but I would love to see him."
"PRAYING FOR CONLAN"
Eddie Hearn, a boxing promoter, called Wood's win "one of the greatest comebacks" but added that "we're all praying to Michael".
Hearn stated that it looked like Michael was a masterclass and that Leigh could change the fight by coming in to the 12th.
"Michael led by two going into the final round. Leigh had to beat him out in the 12th. And he did.
"I would love for you to celebrate, but our thoughts are with Michael."
Ryan Garcia tweeted: "That fight was one of my greatest ever. If you didn't see, don't even watch it. It was incredible hope Conlan is alright."
Shakur Stevenson said, "Prayers for Conlan, hope everything is okay with him."
Anthony Fowler said: "I really hope Conlan's ok, it was the craziest end to a fight that I've ever seen?"
"One of the most exciting fights I have ever seen." Both men showed so much heart, determination, and grit. Big respect to both.
