Lee Reeves update released with boxer in ‘critical but stable’ condition in hospital after sickening KO

SportBoxing LEE REEVES is in a critical but stable condition following his sickening knockout by Gary Cully. Reeves was flattened by a huge left hand in the 10th and final round at the 3Arena in Dublin last night. Lee Reeves is in a critical but stable condition after his fight with Gary Cully Credit: Sportsfile Reeves was knocked out in the 10th round of the fight Credit: Sportsfile The Limerick boxer, 31, was stretchered out of the ring and taken to hospital for further checks. Reeves remains in hospital in a serious condition. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Queensberry Promotions have issued an update on his wellbeing. A spokesperson said: “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.” Reeves crashed to the canvas after the brutal punch from Cully and remained down for several moments. Officials and medical staff were immediately concerned for his condition as they rushed to his aid. He was treated with oxygen ringside and was taken out of the arena on a stretcher before being transferred to hospital. Most read in Sport Cully claimed the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title Credit: Sportsfile Cully paid tribute to Reeves after the bout Credit: Sportsfile As a result of the devastating loss, Reeves’ record stands at 16 wins from 18 fights. Cully took home the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title and improved his professional record to 20-2. After the win, he was more concerned with Reeves rather than celebrating. He said: “My prayers and thoughts are with Lee Reeves, hopefully he’s OK. “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.” Comment now