Raven Chapman Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery After Sparring Incident in Denmark

Raven Chapman Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery in Denmark After Sparring IncidentFormer world title challenger Raven Chapman is fighting through a critical medical emergency after collapsing following a sparring session in Denmark on Friday, July 24. The 32-year-old British featherweight was airlifted to a local hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.Chapman immediately underwent lifesaving emergency surgery to halt the bleeding and control brain swelling. Following the procedure, medical professionals placed her into a medically induced coma. In a positive development, Team Chapman and Vote Boxing confirmed she has since been taken off sedatives. She remains stable but requires treatment while awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a UK hospital. Her family is currently by her side in Denmark.How to Support Raven's RecoveryA long rehabilitation process lies ahead for the popular British fighter. To support her medical repatriation and extensive aftercare, co-organizers Rowena Banerjea and Poppy Burkill have launched an official crowdfunding campaign.The boxing community has already rallied behind the cause, with prominent figures like Terri Harper among the early donors. You can contribute directly to her medical and rehabilitation costs by visiting the official Raven Chapman GoFundMe Campaign.Our thoughts are with Raven and her family during this challenging time.Photo Credit: TNT Sports

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