Friend of Lee Reeves shares 'big, big improvement' in the Limerick boxer's recovery
Lee is second on the waiting list for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire
A FRIEND of Lee Reeves has shared “a quick update” in the recovery of the popular Limerick boxer.
There has been “big, big improvement with Lee,” former boxer and friend of Lee’s, Jonathan O’Brien, told his social media followers.
Jonathan has been using his social media platform to share updates in the progress of the Roxboro native.
“I was speaking with Lee's father yesterday, he sent me a message, and Lee's friend Aran. Big, big improvement with Lee guys. Everybody's so, so happy with him,” Jonathan said.
“He looking around the place, following people with his eyes, moving left hand, right hand, squeezing hands with both hands - like a total good squeeze, able to move his legs a bit. Just little bits guys, but this is a bit of positivity.”
Jonathan described the progress as “very, very positive news for Lee and his family, just to see a little improvement all the time”.
The 31-year old Limerick boxer has been in hospital since being knocked out during a fight at the 3Arena on August 1.
He was transferred to University Hospital Limerick last month from hospital in Dublin, and is second on the waiting list for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire.
“People are trying to get him to talk. That's amazing from where he was a week and a half ago, after fighting that infection.”
Jonathan credited Lee’s progress as “the powers of prayers from every single person”.
“Well done to you all. Thank you very much for praying for Lee and his family. Keep up the praying going. Keep it going for Lee,” he continued.
“He's not out of the woods yet. He still has a long, long road to go, but we have to keep fighting for him.”