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Medical Status and Stoppage in Dublin
Irish super-lightweight boxer Lee Reeves remains hospitalized in a critical but stable condition following a heavy knockout defeat to Gary Cully on Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin.
The bout, contested for the BUI Celtic super-lightweight title, concluded in the 10th round when a decisive left hand from Cully breached Reeves' guard, causing an immediate collapse in equilibrium. Reeves received ringside oxygen treatment from medical staff before being immobilized on a stretcher and transported directly to a local hospital for comprehensive assessment.
Official Statements from Queensberry Promotions
Promoter Queensberry Promotions issued an official update regarding the fighter's condition, emphasizing that medical personnel are monitoring his status closely.
"Lee Reeves is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition. We will know more in the coming days, and our thoughts and prayers remain with Lee and his family."
Queensberry founder Frank Warren shared a similar message on social media, stating: "All our thoughts and prayers are with Lee Reeves and his family at this time as he remains in hospital. Everyone at Queensberry is thinking of him and we're in constant contact with his team regarding his condition as we hope for positive news."
Fight Background and Cully's Post-Bout Assessment
With the victory, Cully advanced his professional record to 20-2, though the post-fight atmosphere remained subdued as attention shifted entirely to Reeves' health. Cully acknowledged the resilience shown by his opponent throughout the 10-round contest.
"My prayers and thoughts are with Lee Reeves, hopefully he's OK," Cully said. "He came in there as a big underdog after fighting relatively at a lower level up until now. But he really showed that he can operate at a higher level. Huge credit to him."
What to Watch Next
Promoters and medical teams at the Dublin facility have indicated that further clarity on Reeves' neurological and physical recovery will be made public over the coming days as observation continues.
