Chris Eubank Jr asks to visit Nick Blackwell in hospital
Tuesday 5 April 2016 07:01, UK
Chris Eubank Jr has revealed his delight at learning that Nick Blackwell has woken from an induced coma and asked if he can visit his former middleweight rival in hospital.
Eubank Jr stopped Blackwell in the 10th round at Wembley Arena to claim the British middleweight title on March 26, but has since been concerned for his opponent's health as Blackwell collapsed shortly afterwards and spent the following week in an induced coma at St Mary's Hospital in London.
Blackwell, 25, was found to have suffered a small bleed "on the skull" but did not require surgery and woke on Saturday, speaking to friends and family 24 hours later.
His promotional company Hennessey Sports revealed the news on Monday and Eubank Jr has since welcomed the positive developments.
"Little message to you Nick, I'd love to come down to the hospital and see you if that's possible, if that's cool with you and your family, I've got something for you, so let me know man," he said in a video posted on Instagram.
"Very happy he's up and about."
He added on Twitter: "Very happy to hear Nick Blackwell has awoken from his coma. Nick I'd like to come see you if possible, I've got something for you bro."
Eubank Jr revealed following his victory that he had "backed off" during his bout against Blackwell after receiving instructions from his father, Chris Sr.
Referee Victor Loughlin stopped the fight in the 10th round because of swelling around Blackwell's left eye.
Eubank Sr had earlier told his son to stop targeting Blackwell's head in an attempt to protect the rival righter from further punishment.
