Boxer **joseph george** collapses mid-round in detroit fight
Dramatic mid-fight collapse shuts down detroit boxing event
A scheduled boxing event in Detroit took a dramatic turn when Joseph George, a middleweight fighter, collapsed suddenly between the first and second rounds of his bout against Atif Oberlton. The incident occurred during the undercard of the main event featuring Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
George collapses after first round
The fight had progressed through one round when the unexpected collapse happened. Following an accidental head clash at the end of the first round, George retreated to his corner and received water from his trainer. However, he subsequently collapsed on his stool. Ring doctors and paramedics immediately rushed into the ring to attend to him.
Fight immediately stopped; oberlton wins by tko
The bout was immediately stopped, and Atif Oberlton was declared the winner by technical knockout (TKO). This victory keeps Oberlton undefeated with a record of 15-0. Immediately after the fight, Oberlton expressed relief and concern for his opponent's well-being.
Oberlton's post-fight statement
“I’m so glad he’s back on his feet and doing okay,” said Oberlton. “At the end of the day, we are warriors, but we want to leave the building the way we came in.” Regarding the incident, he stated, “I know I was defensive responsible. If he fell in and there was a headbutt, I just know that I slipped the punch.”
George's condition: stable and undergoing tests
Joseph George was transported from the arena under medical supervision and placed on a stretcher. His trainer, Hylon Williams, later provided an update to DAZN, stating that George is in “stable condition at a Detroit hospital” and underwent an MRI scan that same night. Further updates are expected.
Twitter reactions & social media buzz
The incident quickly generated significant discussion on social media. Fans and fellow fighters expressed concern for George's health and well-being. The unexpected turn of events served as a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in combat sports. Numerous tweets shared well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
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