Raven Chapman: Boxer undergoes emergency surgery after collapsing following sparring session in Denmark
Boxer Raven Chapman remains in hospital after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark; she suffered a bleed on the brain and was rushed to hospital and underwent emergency surgery; Chapman fought Skye Nicolson for the WBC world featherweight title back in 2024
Wednesday 5 August 2026 12:31, UK
British boxer Raven Chapman underwent emergency surgery for a bleed on her brain after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark.
During training, Chapman collapsed and was rushed to hospital on July 24 where she was placed in a medically induced coma. A GoFundMe has been launched, with Chapman's team hoping she can return to the UK under medical supervision.
The statement from her management team read: "On Friday, July 24, Raven unexpectedly collapsed after a sparring session in Denmark. Emergency services were called immediately, and she was airlifted to a local hospital. She was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.
"Raven underwent emergency surgery immediately. The procedure successfully stopped the bleeding and helped stabilise the swelling. She was then placed in a medically induced coma. Over the past day, she has been taken off the sedatives and is continuing to receive treatment while awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a hospital in the UK, where her rehabilitation is expected to take some time.
"Her doctors are doing everything they can to support her recovery, and we remain hopeful as she continues to fight through this incredibly difficult time. Raven's family are in Denmark supporting her during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that their privacy is respected.
"At this stage, this is the only update we are able to provide. If there are any significant developments, we will share further information when it is appropriate to do so. Thank you for your continued support. Please keep Raven and her loved ones in your thoughts during this challenging time."
Back in 2024, Chapman challenged Skye Nicolson for the WBC world featherweight title, with Nicolson winning by unanimous decision.
Nicolson commented on the post from Chapman's management with: "Praying for a speedy recovery. Can't believe this. Hearts broken for you champ. Keep fighting."
Founder of Queensberry Promotions Frank Warren, who used to manage Chapman, released a statement on social media on Wednesday, saying: "Raven is fully in my thoughts this morning, I'm really hoping she can pull through and get home safely.
"Everyone at Queensberry is behind you Raven, we're all hoping you can pull through this."
