Raven Chapman hospitalized after brain bleed during sparring session
Bad Left Hook • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Raven Chapman, former lightweight title challenger, suffered a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema during a sparring session on July 24. The incident necessitated emergency surgery and led to her being placed in an induced coma. Chapman's management has indicated that she has now been taken off sedatives and is set to be transferred from Denmark to the UK for continued care. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with her medical expenses, with significant support from Queensberry Promotions. The boxing community is facing challenges this week, as Lee Reeves also experienced serious health issues following a recent fight.
- •Chapman suffered a severe brain injury during sparring.
- •She underwent emergency surgery and was placed in a coma.
- •Plans are in place to transfer her to the UK for recovery.
- •A GoFundMe campaign has raised funds for her medical expenses.
- •UK boxing faces a testing period with multiple health incidents.
- 3:05 PMBad Left Hook — Raven Chapman suffers brain bleed in sparring
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Raven Chapman suffers brain bleed in sparring
"LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Raven Chapman looks on after her ring walk prior to the BBBofC British Featherweight Title fight between Kariss Artingstall and Raven Chapman at Royal Albert Hall on March 07, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former lightweight title challenger Raven Chapman suffered a “brain haematoma and cerebral oedema” during a July 24th sparring session, resulting in an emergency surgery and subsequent induced coma. Per her management, she “has been taken off sedatives” and will be transferred from her current hospital in Denmark to the UK. A GoFundMe has been created to pay for the effort, which includes £20,000 from Queensberry Promotions. Chapman (10-2, 3 KO) fell to Skye Nicolson in Riyadh on the 2024 Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol show, then came up short in a bid for the British title against Karriss Artingstall a year later. “The Omen,” 32, has been boxing professionally since 2021. Between this and the ongoing struggles of Lee Reeves, who collapsed after a loss to Gary Cully, it’s been a profoundly difficult week for UK boxing. Give if you can, keep them in your thoughts if you can’t.
"Raven Chapman is looking for donations to fund her ongoing recovery
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External links- Bad Left HookAug 5, 2026, 3:05 PMRaven Chapman suffers brain bleed in sparring
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Raven Chapman looks on after her ring walk prior to the BBBofC British Featherweight Title fight between Kariss Artingstall and Raven Chapman at Royal Albert Hall on March 07, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former lightweight title challenger Raven Chapman suffered a “brain haematoma and cerebral oedema” during a July 24th sparring session, resulting in an emergency surgery and subsequent induced coma. Per her management, she “has been taken off sedatives” and will be transferred from her current hospital in Denmark to the UK. A GoFundMe has been created to pay for the effort, which includes £20,000 from Queensberry Promotions. Chapman (10-2, 3 KO) fell to Skye Nicolson in Riyadh on the 2024 Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol show, then came up short in a bid for the British title against Karriss Artingstall a year later. “The Omen,” 32, has been boxing professionally since 2021. Between this and the ongoing struggles of Lee Reeves, who collapsed after a loss to Gary Cully, it’s been a profoundly difficult week for UK boxing. Give if you can, keep them in your thoughts if you can’t.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:05 PMRaven Chapman suffers brain bleed in sparring
Raven Chapman is looking for donations to fund her ongoing recovery
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