Shadasia Green treated for brain bleed after stoppage loss to Lani Daniels
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.”
