New Zealand boxer, David Light underwent surgery for a minor stroke and a blood clot. According to his coach’s statement on Wednesday, the surgery happened after his World Title loss to Lawrence Okolie.
The 31-year-old Light-Heavy Weight Champion lost to Britain’s Okolie. He lost the World Boxing Organization cruiserweight belt in Manchester in late March by unanimous decision.
The New Zealander reported no effects after flying home, but felt sick days after returning home, his trainer Isaac Peach told reporters.
Wright, the 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, was taken to a hospital in Auckland on April 17, where surgeons removed a blood clot.
He is recovering in hospital but Peach would not be drawn on whether Light will fight again.
“That’s for David to answer, not me”, said Peach.
In a statement put out by his promoter, Light said his focus was now on recovery.
“This is like another fight camp for me, I’ve got to train hard, rehab and work on getting better,” said Light.
The defeat to holder Okolie for the world title was the first loss of Light’s career.
Peach said it had been “devastating” to see his fighter fall ill.
“It’s horrible. It’s really hard for all of us to see him like that,” Peach said.
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