
Boxing
Share
Published 00:08 13 Mar 2022 GMT
Updated 09:36 13 Mar 2022 GMT
Explore more on these topics:
Wood mounted an incredible comeback after being outboxed throughout the contest to score a knockdown in the 11th round.
In the 12th and final round, he continued to pile pressure on his opponent and backed Conlan onto the ropes. Wood landed a series of punches before Belfast boxer fell from the ring.
The Nottingham fighter retained the WBA featherweight world title via TKO, but the celebrations were instantly subdued due to concerns over Conlan's condition.
The Irish boxer was treated by paramedics at ringside after he fell from the ring. Wood did his best to calm the crowd while his opponent received treatment.
Conlan, 30, was taken backstage to be given further medical attention and has since been moved to hospital.
According to Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, Conlan is 'conscious and stable.'
https://twitter.com/FrankSmith/status/1502800069996822530
The Irish boxer was later given the all-clear in the hospital and released an update from his hospital bed.
Conlan congratulated Wood on his win and promised to return to the ring.
https://twitter.com/BBCSPORTNI/status/1502915581477015553Anthony Joshua leaves hospital & pays respect to friends killed in car crash
RIP. Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital after injuring himself in Monday’s fatal crash in Nigeria. Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, members of Joshua’s team, were both killed in the accident. Ghami was a strength and conditioning coach and Ayodele was a trainer. Joshua, 36, was born in Watford to British Nigerian parents, and […]
Boxing
3 months ago
Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh dies aged 25
Heartbreaking news just in. Belfast boxer, Paul McCullagh Jr, has died at the age of 25. McCullagh was an Ulster Elite heavyweight champion back in 2019 and won both of his fights as a professional. McCullagh comes from a family who are synonymous with boxing with both his grandfather and father being champion amateur boxers. […]
Boxing
3 months ago
Boxing
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Follow all the action!
Boxing