New Zealand boxer David Light suffered a mild stroke and underwent surgery for a blood clot following his world title defeat to Lawrence Okolie, his coach said on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Light lost on a unanimous decision to Britain’s Okolie for the World Boxing Organization cruiserweight belt in Manchester in late March. He is recovering in hospital but Peach would not be drawn on whether Light will fight again. “This is like another fight camp for me, I’ve got to train hard, rehab and work on getting better,” said Light. Defeat to holder Okolie for the world title was the first loss of Light’s career.

Source: Punch May 03, 2023 19:03 UTC