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Ludumo Lamati fundraising appeal set up to support hospitalised boxer

Over £2,500 has been raised in less than a day to support a boxer who was hospitalised after fighting on Saturday night's big boxing bill at the SSE Arena.

Ludumo Lamati collapsed after his bout with Nick Ball on the undercard of Michael Conlan's world title clash with Luis Alberto Lopez.

The 31-year-old received treatment inside the ring before being stretchered out of the arena and taken to Hospital.

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Lamati had been under sedation in hospital, but the most recent update posted on Tuesday said that results from latest scans had been "positive".

A Go Fund Me page has been set up by Hugh O'Halloran of Belfast Boxers, raising over £2,500 since it was launched on Wednesday.

It is hoped the money can help cover travel costs for Lamati's family to travel to Northern Ireland.

Hugh's fundraising page said: "Professional Boxer Ludumo Lamati is from South Africa he fought a 12 round contest on Saturday night at SSE Arena Belfast.

"During last round he collapsed in the ring. He was rushed from the SSE to Royal Victoria hospital and sedated to stop swelling in his brain.. Ludumo is still currently under going treatment in critical care unit in Royal Victoria hospital.

"With no family or friends by his side, as his team had to go home.

"We want to start this go fund to help raise funds to bring his immediate family to his bedside and help with any financial issues.

"We have still no way of knowing the outcome but we know he’s getting the best care anyone could ask for at the Royal hospital.

"Please donate what you can so we can help ease the burden on the family."

Anyone wanting to donate to the appeal can do so HERE

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