Raven Chapman: Boxer in medically induced coma after collapse following sparring

5 Aug 2026 • 8:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Raven Chapman: Boxer in medically induced coma after collapse following sparring

  • British boxer Raven Chapman underwent emergency surgery in Denmark after collapsing following a sparring session on Friday, July 24.
  • She was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema, leading to a procedure to stop bleeding and stabilise swelling, after which she was placed in a medically induced coma.
  • Chapman is now off sedatives and is awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a UK hospital for what is expected to be a lengthy rehabilitation period.
  • Her management company, Vote Boxing, confirmed the incident and her current condition, expressing hope for her recovery.
  • A GoFundMe page has been established to support her recovery, and boxing promoter Frank Warren has publicly offered his support.

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