Former super-middleweight world champion Shadasia Green is recovering in intensive care from a brain bleed following her ninth-round stoppage defeat by Lani Daniels in New York.
The super-middleweight contender was removed from the ring on a stretcher after the referee halted the bout following a heavy barrage of punches.
She had been challenging the former heavyweight titlist for the unified IBF and WBO belts at the Madison Square Garden Theater.
Intensive care recovery
The former unified champion later confirmed the severity of her condition through a statement released on social media.
“I passed out due to bleeding out of my brain. However I am in ICU on the road to healing.”
The injured fighter also expressed her gratitude to those who noticed something was gravely wrong during the brutal contest.
Promising future paused
This severe medical emergency disrupts what was poised to be a highly lucrative period in the athlete’s career.
She had previously positioned herself for a massive showdown with multi-weight undisputed queen Claressa Shields after upsetting Britain’s Savannah Marshall.
Representatives from Most Valuable Promotions confirmed they are working closely with her family and medical staff to ensure she receives optimal care.
“Collectively we want to thank the New York State Athletic Commission, Madison Square Garden and the attending hospital for their leadership and care.”
Former world heavyweight champion David Haye believes Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury must finally agree to a bout, insisting it remains the biggest available fight for both men.
A showdown between the two British stars has been highly anticipated by boxing fans for the best part of a decade.
However, a variety of contractual disputes, broadcast conflicts and mandatory title defences have repeatedly prevented the domestic rivals from meeting in the ring.
The biggest fight possible
Speaking about the current heavyweight landscape, the retired fighter made his stance on the long-awaited matchup abundantly clear.
“Joshua and Fury both need each other, that’s the biggest fight they could both possibly have.”
The 44-year-old Londoner intimately understands the mechanics of high-profile stadium events.
He successfully unified the cruiserweight division before moving up to capture a world title in boxing’s premier weight class.
Rebuilding career momentum
Both elite competitors now find themselves at crucial crossroads in their respective careers.
The self-styled ‘Gypsy King’ recently suffered his first professional defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in a historic clash for undisputed status.
Meanwhile, the Olympic gold medallist from Watford is looking to rebuild his reputation following a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
With neither man currently holding a recognised world title belt, a lucrative all-British collision represents the most logical next step for their enduring legacies.
The pressure will now intensify on rival promoters to overcome historical negotiation hurdles and finally deliver the spectacle that the sporting public demands.
Jon Rahm has capped off a turbulent week for LIV Golf by securing a dominant six-shot victory at Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City.
The Spanish star closed with an impressive seven-under-par 64 on Sunday to claim his second individual title of the current campaign.
Having failed to register a tournament victory during his debut season despite winning the overall points title, the former Masters champion left no room for doubt this time around.
He established early control by making a birdie on the reachable par-four second hole before holing out for a spectacular eagle on the third.
Bouncing back from Masters disappointment
This commanding bogey-free performance follows a frustrating period for the two-time major winner, who could only manage a tie for 38th at Augusta National last week.
“If you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I’d be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played.”
“Hell of an effort,” he added.
The individual triumph also propelled his Legion XIII squad to their first collective team victory of the year.
Off-course turbulence and DeChambeau withdrawal
The tournament concluded a chaotic few days for the Saudi-funded breakaway league amid swirling rumours regarding its long-term financial stability.
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil recently distributed a memo to staff offering assurances that funding was guaranteed through the end of the calendar year.
On-course logistics were also impacted by a power outage on Tuesday and a two-hour streaming blackout during the opening round.
The drama intensified when American star Bryson DeChambeau was forced to abandon his pursuit of a historic third consecutive LIV victory.
Puig strengthens major championship prospects
Trailing by 16 shots before the final round, the reigning US Open champion withdrew citing a wrist problem he did not wish to aggravate.
“I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday’s round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury,” DeChambeau posted on social media.
The powerful American now hopes to recover in time for the upcoming Virginia event, which begins just a week prior to the US PGA Championship.
Meanwhile, fellow Spaniard David Puig capitalised on the opportunity by carding a closing 66 to secure second place behind his compatriot.
The runner-up finish earns Puig valuable world ranking points, all but guaranteeing his spot in next month’s US PGA Championship field.
Bryson DeChambeau has withdrawn from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City after sustaining a wrist injury.
The American was sitting at two over par and trailed third-round leader Jon Rahm by 16 strokes before opting out of Sunday’s action.
He struggled to find his rhythm earlier in the tournament, carding consecutive rounds of 71 before managing a two-over-par 73 on Saturday.
Precautionary measure for Crushers captain
The two-time major winner explained the decision was strictly a precaution to avoid aggravating the discomfort.
“I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday’s round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury.”
He expressed disappointment at missing the conclusion of the weekend but wished his team a strong finish.
The hard-hitting golfer will now undergo further medical evaluation in the coming days.
Focus shifts to upcoming major
DeChambeau is hopeful he will recover in time for the next scheduled LIV Golf League event.
The circuit heads to Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC for LIV Golf Virginia, which begins on May 7.
More importantly, the 32-year-old is slated to compete in the PGA Championship just one week later.
A prolonged absence could significantly disrupt his preparations for the crucial second men’s major of the season.
Ellie Kildunne has scored the opening try for England against Scotland in their Women’s Six Nations clash after a blistering run down the left wing.
The electrifying back capitalised on early territorial pressure to cross the whitewash and give the Red Roses the perfect start away from home.
Breaking free on the flank, she showcased her trademark pace to completely bypass the Scottish defence before touching down.
Red Roses assert early dominance
England entered the fixture as overwhelming favourites, looking to continue their historically formidable form in the premier European tournament.
Scotland had braced themselves for a physical and bruising encounter, but it was sheer athletic speed that unlocked their defensive line in the opening exchanges.
This crucial early score sets a daunting tone for the hosts as they attempt to contain a potent and relentless English attacking lineup.
Teenage sprinter Gout Gout has retained his under-20 100m title at the Australian Junior Championships in Brisbane, clocking 10.21 seconds to secure victory while missing out on a sub-10 time.
The 18-year-old recovered from a sluggish start to surge clear of the field with a legal +0.5m/s tailwind.
He comfortably finished ahead of rivals Zavier Peacock and Uwezo Lubenda to claim his second consecutive national age-group crown.
Showboating for the home crowd
The local favourite even found time to wave to the supporters as he approached the finish line.
“My family is here somewhere so I was waving to them, my friends and a couple of the fans.”
He admitted his opening phase of the race was far from ideal and hindered his pursuit of a faster time.
“I didn’t have the best start. I couldn’t tell you why.”
“The coach could probably tell you. I came out for the ‘W’ pretty much and put on a show for the people watching.”
Landmark 200m performance
This weekend’s victory comes less than a week after the highly-rated sprinter made history at the senior Australian Athletics Championships.
He delivered an outstanding 19.67s run in the 200m to become the first Australian man to break the 20-second barrier.
That achievement set a benchmark faster than eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt managed at the same age.
Chasing the elusive 10-second barrier
The talented youngster previously ran a personal best of 10.00s flat in February and clocked a wind-assisted 9.99s in Perth.
“I have done 10.00 flat in my season opener and that race was a bit rocky. Time will tell obviously but I am pretty sure that is coming soon.”
He remains confident that an official sub-10 second run is imminent despite mounting external expectations.
“Obviously I didn’t do it here, but soon for sure. I don’t feel pressure too much but pressure comes with the territory.”
“The more people, the more pressure there is. The more pressure, the faster you run.”
The current Australian national 100m record stands at 9.93s, established by Patrick Johnson in Japan in 2003.
Former Grand National champion Noble Yeats has died at the age of 11 after suffering a fatal bout of colic at his owner’s Oxfordshire stud.
The celebrated horse passed away on Thursday after veterinarians spent the previous night battling to save him.
Owner Robert Waley-Cohen confirmed the difficult decision was made to put the gelding down when it became clear a recovery was impossible.
Aintree glory and peaceful retirement
The 11-year-old achieved racing immortality by securing a historic victory in the world’s most famous steeplechase.
That memorable triumph provided the perfect farewell for amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen, who announced his immediate retirement from the saddle following the race.
Since stepping away from the track, the Aintree champion had been enjoying a quiet life in the paddocks.
He shared his final days in the field alongside former Gold Cup winner Long Run and 2011 Grand National runner-up Oscar Time.
Overnight battle to save a champion
The sudden onset of illness on Wednesday prompted an immediate and intensive veterinary response at the stud.
He looked very uncomfortable on Wednesday so the vet came out and everybody was up all night treating him and hoping he would pull through, but unfortunately he went the other way.
Robert Waley-Cohen described the loss as a deeply saddening experience for everyone involved with the famous racing family.
It was a grim moment. He was enormous fun at the National and afterwards.
The owner reflected fondly on the extraordinary achievement of winning the prestigious Merseyside race with his own son on board.
The memories of the National are unbelievable – you could not have a better day. It’s the dream of a lifetime to win the National, and to win it with your son made it even more special.
New UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg has undergone surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered during his title victory over Jiri Prochazka in Miami last Saturday.
The New Zealander sustained the severe knee injury during the opening round of the 205-pound championship bout at UFC 327.
Despite fighting effectively on one leg, the newly crowned titleholder remarkably managed to knock out his Czech opponent with a devastating left hook.
His manager, Ash Belcastro, confirmed the extent of the ligament damage after the fighter posted a post-operative update from Las Vegas this week.
Championship future remains uncertain
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has not yet confirmed what will happen to the light heavyweight belt during the striker’s prolonged recovery period.
This latest medical setback adds to a remarkable sequence of unfortunate events within the promotion’s 205-pound weight class.
The heavily disrupted division has now seen three separate title vacancies over the past four years alone.
Prochazka and Jamahal Hill both previously relinquished the undisputed championship due to severe injuries in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Furthermore, the belt was recently vacated once again in February when Alex Pereira elected to move up to the heavyweight ranks.
Contenders circle as Prochazka demands rematch
Following the dramatic knockout defeat, Prochazka controversially suggested that his own compassion ultimately led to his downfall.
The former champion claimed he felt “mercy” for his compromised opponent after observing the knee injury in the opening round.
He has already publicly demanded an immediate rematch once the injured titleholder returns to full fitness.
However, the top of the light heavyweight division remains fiercely contested with elite contenders awaiting their opportunity.
Magomed Ankalaev, Jan Blachowicz and Khalil Rountree Jr are all actively campaigning for the next guaranteed championship shot.