Fellow Limerick sport stars donate to support boxer Lee Reeves

LIMERICK boxer Lee Reeves is facing the biggest fight of his life after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a knockout, with the coming days critical as an entire city and county rallies behind one of its most popular sportsmen.

The 31-year-old Roxboro man was stretchered from the ring and rushed to Beaumont hospital following his dramatic knockout defeat to Gary Cully in Dublin on Saturday night.

He underwent surgery on his brain and was placed in an induced coma. Over €39,000 had been raised online in just over 24 hours.

A spokesperson from Queensberry Promotions, who put on the fight night in the 3Arena, said on Sunday: “Lee Reeves is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition. We will know more in the coming days, and our thoughts and prayers remain with Lee and his family.”

There has been no official update since then but it is understood he remains in an induced coma this Tuesday.

Countless well wishes have been expressed for the full recovery of the Limerick city man who is known far and wide for his kindness and support of important causes.

A GoFundMe page had raised over €39,000 in just 24 hours such is the esteem he is held in. To donate click here

Jonathan O’Brien set up the drive to help raise as much as possible for Lee and his family to help cover his medical costs and recovery expenses.

“It is also to give his family a hand out with their expenses too. Lee Reeves has given back to so many in his life, supports charities and his community in Limerick, and is one of our own.

“A genuine good-hearted man, I know he would appreciate all our kindness and support . Let’s go champ, this is your final round,” wrote Jonathan.

Donations have flooded in including from Jonathan who donated €1,000, as did Supermac’s in Roxboro. Fellow Limerick sports stars Will O’Donoghue, Calvin Nash and Craig Casey are among those to donate to support Reeves.

The What Saves Me Podcast has given €1,000 as have Ooosch Giveaways.

Women’s clothing store Raspberry Red in Bruff said they will be donating a percentage of all sales this week directly to Lee's GoFundMe fundraiser.

“Like so many others, we were shocked and saddened to hear of the serious injuries sustained by Lee Reeves. Lee has always been someone who has given so much back to the Limerick community, and now it's our turn to stand behind him and his family, “ reads a post on their social media accounts.

“As a Limerick family-run business, we're incredibly grateful for the community that supports us every day. We believe it's important to use our platform in a way that gives back, and we hope, in some small way, to help Lee and his family during this difficult time.

“This week, we will be donating a percentage of all sales directly to Lee's GoFundMe fundraiser. If you're in a position to donate directly, we've included the fundraiser link here

“Whether you donate through us or directly to the fundraiser, every contribution will make a difference. Thank you to everyone who continues to rally around Lee and his family. It's moments like these that remind us what community is all about,” reads the post from Raspberry Red.