Over €23k Raised as Limerick Boxer Lee Reeves 'Critical but Stable' in Hospital
The fundraiser will help cover medical costs and family expenses after Reeves was stretchered from the ring and remained in critical but stable condition.
- On Saturday, Limerick boxer Lee Reeves was hospitalized in Dublin after suffering a heavy knockout defeat during the tenth round of his super-lightweight bout against Gary Cully at the 3Arena.
- Queensberry Promotions stated on Sunday that Reeves remained in the hospital in a "critical but stable condition" following the stoppage 53 seconds into the final round of the BUI Celtic title match.
- In less than 24 hours, a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by coach Johnathan O'Brien has raised over €32,000 to help cover medical costs and support the boxer's family during his recovery.
- Fight promoter Frank Warren and opponent Cully expressed their support, with Warren stating, "All our thoughts and prayers are with Lee Reeves and his family at this time as he remains in hospital."
- The Roxboro native is also known for his charitable work, including volunteering with Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, where he previously risked his life to save a woman in Limerick City.
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Lee Reeves was shot down a few seconds from the tenth and final round of his fight held in Dublin, Ireland
Lee Reeves Undergoes Surgery After Dublin Knockout
Key points: Lee Reeves has undergone an operation following his knockout loss to Gary Cully He remains in a critical but stable condition in a Dublin hospital BoxingScene understands Reeves did not regain consciousness after the stoppage Queensberry Promotions say more will be known in the coming days Reeves was widely felt to be ahead […]
‘Get well soon, champ’: Thousands raised to support Limerick boxer Lee Reeves
MORE than €34,000 has been raised to help support hero Limerick boxer Lee Reeves and his family, with a resounding message ringing out from across Limerick and beyond: “Get well soon, champ”. The 31-year-old fighter was taken to hospital, where he is understood to be in a “critical but stable condition”, following his knockout in a bout at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday. It is understood the Roxboro native underwent surgery and was placed in a…
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