Irish boxer Lee Reeves in critical condition after Dublin bout
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Posted Aug 2, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-02-2100
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in critical but stable condition in hospital after being knocked out during a title fight in Dublin on Saturday night.
Irish boxer Lee Reeves remains in hospital in a "critical but stable" condition following a knockout defeat in Dublin on Saturday night.
The 31-year-old Limerick native was competing against Gary Cully for the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title at the 3Arena. Reeves received immediate medical attention after being knocked out in the tenth round before being stretchered from the ring and transferred directly to hospital.
A spokesperson released an update on Sunday regarding the fighter's condition, confirming he remains under medical care following the incident.
Sources: BBC Northern Ireland.