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Does anybody have any news?

Not as yet, trying to find out

i have heard that there are some issues with some fractured cervical vertebrae and a brain bleed, thoughts are with gilbert and his family, a lovely man with a lovely family. god willing gilbert in the biggest fight of his life.

Yes for the lame man that's what I said on BBN isn't it? three broken bones in the neck and a blood clot. As soon as I hear anything more I'll let you know

My thoughts are with him and his family.A lovely guy.

sorry kev i did not see your bit on there, i can only go on a phone call i received.

wats happened?

watever it is god bless him and his fam!

That is terrible news, wishing Gilbert Eastman all the best. Thoughts also with Sam Webb who must be going through some emotional times also.

Wasn't there some irregularity with Eastman's MRI/CT scan years ago which led to him havng a big break from the sport? Not that I am in anyway questioning this fight, infact it looked a good fight on paper.

I'm in shock - god bless and hope you come through this fight, Gilbert.

Kev will tell all more when he comes on im sure, word now is that his neck is ok but he is in intensive care. Keep praying everyone hes a lovely lad is Gill.....

Gilbert's brother Nigel just called me to say that he's in a critical condition after the operation but, fortunately, has not broken bones in his neck as was first reported.

Gilbert remains in a critical condition in intensive care.

Apparently the operation to remove the blood went successively but of course the next couple of days will be crucial.

Also all the reports at ringside last night were that Eastman had broken his neck in three places, but his trainer said there is no damage to his neck.

God willing Gilbert makes a full recovery. Not been around lately and just popped in for a look and saw this. Prayers are with you Gilbert.

Praying for you m8. xxxxx

Get well soon

the only way someone could fracture neck bones in boxing is to be knocked down and your neck 'spring' off one of the ropes, im sure this did not happen so therefore im relieved it was a false alarm. as for the brain blood clot. this is a very dire thing indeed, what is in gilberts favour is the fact that he was in the hospital in good time, there is something called the golden hour but this stipulates that the injury should be treated surgically within this time, im not sure if gilbert received his surgery promptly. if he did then his chances are decent. another recent breakthrough is that such is the scanning facilities nowerdays that many brain bleeds can be operated on very precicely with 'burr holes' thus minimising surgical incisions (and skull opening)...i think mark brookes is a good example of this.

the likes of rod douglas did fantastically well after brain surgery, i so so hope gilbert is blessed with the same luck, he deserves it.

god bless.

Come on Gilbert, you can do it. Let's hope he makes a full recovery.

Get better Gilbert.

I hope this thread stays at the very top of this forum, IMO its important it does so.

I sincerely hope Gilly is going to be okay - when I received a phone call this morning I was absolutely horrified to find out that a thoroughly decent person and top family man has paid a heavy price for basically wanting to earn some dough to pay the bills.

I got to know Gilly at the Lennox Lewis College when he was training for his fights & then subsequently when he fought on Hennessy Sports shows.

Gilly is a top top man - like every person who steps into that ring he is a brave warrior and I am positive this forum will forget the banter and the abuse that goes on here and will pull together in their thoughts and prayers in wishing Gilly all the best in the most important fight of his life.

God Bless Gilly - we will all see you soon!!!

Puts everything into perspective. Pull through Gilbert. Thoughts are with you and your family.

yeah terrible news.

always remember gilbert for that battle he had with kofi jantuah.

let's hope he makes a full recovery.

Thoughts&Prayers goin out to Gilbert&his Family....

Get well soon Gilbert.

Get well soon Gilbert. Thoughts with him and his family

Yep, all the best to a true warrior

sad sad news hope he makes a full recoverey