Blackwell awake

[johnswan1]

(sorry - unable to add the picture here but there is one of him lying in the bed awake with a few mates. I'm sure this will appear elsewhere).

LONDON (4 APRIL) On Saturday, April 2, 2016, Nick 'Bang Bang' Blackwell woke from an induced coma. Twenty-four hours later, on Sunday, he was talking to family and close friends at his bedside (see picture below).

Nick had been placed in an induced coma following a British middleweight title contest at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday, March 26. Contrary to early reports, though, his bleed was outside the brain – on the skull, in fact – and was minor enough for there to be no need to operate.

He was in an induced coma for almost seven days, given the very best possible treatment by the incredible team at St. Mary's Hospital, and the sedatives used were gradually reduced over this period of time.

Finally, at the weekend, Nick woke from this induced coma, acknowledged the voices of loved ones and, by Sunday, was starting to talk. It was the outcome everyone had been hoping and praying for; Nick had won his toughest fight yet.

On behalf of Nick, his family, and very close friends, we'd like to thank everyone for their continued support and well-wishes. It has been overwhelming at times and has certainly not gone unnoticed.

Nick Blackwell won the hearts of over three million (television) viewers on March 26 with an astonishing display of all-action bravery and determination. In the past week, however, he has humbled millions more. He's a fighter. He's a warrior. He's a true champion and gentleman.

*** If you could continue to respect the Blackwell family's desire for privacy at this time, it would be greatly appreciated ***

[Dixonian]

That's great to hear, let's hope he makes a full recovery.

[BitPlayer]

Great news. I hope he's well soon.

[stevedoc]

[Noxy]

Great news!

[Horse]

Very good news.

[GlobalBox]

Brilliant news, keep going Nick.

[johnty1888]

That's excellent news, I hope there is no long term damage, a very game fighter

[rpms]

I can`t lie,I jumped around the Office when I saw this on Facebook

[big lennox]

Wonderful news. Really pleased to hear this.

[Stuarty]

Bit of good news for a change. Hope Nick makes a full recovery and I'm sure he will. Proper warrior.

[keirw]

Great news, sounds like he will make a full recovery.

[palooka]

Bit of good news for a change. Hope Nick makes a full recovery and I'm sure he will. Proper warrior.

Well said

[mfc_se15]

Fantastic news.

[SFW]

Prayers were answered, thank God he is alright

[ttornado]

Good news

[handsofstone]

Excellent news

[expe]

Great news.

[Boxerbeetle]

Excellent news, really good to hear.

[ILikeBeer]

Nice.

[Sklar]

Good news

Great to see him awake. Probably feeling like the ultimate WTF hangover when that photo was taken. Keep fighting lad.

[Stevieb8006]

Brilliant news. Let's hope he gets back to full health ASAP. Hope he pucks up some work doing punditry or something.

[rhino222]

its great news, i know eubank junior want s to go and see him, i hope the self invite is appreciated. the eubanks have come out of this very well. good decent humble human beings.

i have a sneaky feeling eubank is going to give blackwell the lonsdale belt.......but dont tell anyone...

[Horse]

i have a sneaky feeling eubank is going to give blackwell the lonsdale belt.......but dont tell anyone...

On behalf of the Board? Because he hasn't won it outright, so how can he give him the belt?

[vidal]

i have a sneaky feeling eubank is going to give blackwell the lonsdale belt.......but dont tell anyone...

On behalf of the Board? Because he hasn't won it outright, so how can he give him the belt?

I think he hands it to him and says something along the lines of "here, I'd like you to have this".......... or some such other wordage...... they may have a cuddle.