Brit boxer Connor Coghill in hospital as scans find bleed on brain a week after knockout loss on Wood vs Warrington card
BRITISH boxer Connor Coghill is in hospital with a bleed on his brain a week after suffering a devastating knockout loss.
The featherweight star is under observation after complaining of headaches since appearing on the Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington card.
Coghill fell to a 12th round technical knockout defeat against Hopey Price in Sheffield on October 7.
Price won the WBA continental belt as he handed Coghill his first professional loss.
The 28-year-old had been knocked down four times before referee Bob Williams stopped the bout in the final round.
His trainer Stefy Bull has now confirmed is in a stable condition in hospital.
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Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Bull said: "Connor has had headaches since his boxing contest last week in Sheffield.
"Obviously it's devastating news for Connor as boxing has been his life since a young age.
"He's stable and resting and wanting people to respect his time during this difficult period.
"Everyone at Stefy Bull Promotions are praying for a full recovery and wish him good health. We will keep you all updated."
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Former central area champion Coghill has a 14-1 pro record following his loss to Price.
The Hull fighter had thanked his fans for their support following the bout last week.
"The support I had before and maybe even more so after the fight has been incredible," he told the .
"I had people coming up to me at Hull Fair telling me how well I’d done and how much they enjoyed the fight. It was nice to get those comments."