Connor Coghill under observation
Connor Coghill (14-1, 7KO) was knocked down four times during his 12-round clash with Hopey Price (12-0 5KO) on October 7 in the Utilita Arena, Sheffield.
Featherweight prospect Price scored the victory over Hull's Coghill to retain his WBA Continental belt on the Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington undercard, live on DAZN.
Coghill was the one to land first in that fight, wobbling the rising star's legs in round two with a smashing overhand left from his southpaw stance. However, the unbeaten southpaw from Leeds, Hopey Price, knocked out his challenger in round 12 after he was able to drop Coghill once in the sixth, again in the 11th, and twice more in the final round to remain unbeaten. The time of the stoppage was 1:29, just 91 seconds from the final bell.
Manager Stefy Bull announced, "We are saddened to confirm Connor is currently in hospital under observation after a scan has discovered a bleed on his brain.
"Connor has had headaches since his boxing contest last week in Sheffield. Obviously it’s devastating news for Connor, as boxing has been his life since a young age. He’s stable and resting and wanting people to respect his time during this difficult period.
"Everyone at Stefy Bull Promotions are praying for a full recovery and wish him good health."
Matchroom Boxing instantly responded to the news on Twitter, Wishing @ConnorCoghill a speedy recovery."
IFL TV added, "Connor Coghill, who was stopped by Hopey Price on the Wood/Warrington undercard, has been hospitalised following a bleed on the brain following the fight. Our thoughts go out to Connor and we wish him a full recovery, you’ve got this champ."
Connor Coghill is a former IBO International super-bantamweight and reigning Central Area featherweight champion.
BBN would like to wish Connor a speedy recovery.
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