‘Nobody knows’- Friend of Limerick boxer Lee Reeves speaks out on his condition

A friend of Limerick boxer Lee Reeves, and organiser of his fundraiser, has encouraged the public to “keep pushing” the GoFundMe page ahead of his “long road to recovery.”

Reeves, a 31-year-old Roxboro man, still remains in a critical but stable condition in Beaumont Hospital after he was knocked out in the 10th round of a fight with Gary Cully in the 3Arena on Saturday night, August 1. He has undergone surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma to allow him to heal.

Jonathan O’Brien, an ex-pro boxer who set up the GoFundMe, said he organised the fundraising page to help garner as much funds as possible for Lee Reeves, and his family, to help cover his medical costs and recovery expenses.

Speaking in a social media post on the Limerick boxer’s condition this Monday, Mr O’Brien said: “Just a quick update, people are texting me all weekend asking about Lee. Still nothing, guys, still the same. The family's by his side, praying and wishing that, you know, he comes around but still nothing at the minute so just keep praying.

“He could be like this for a week, two weeks, nobody knows but they're just waiting to see what happens. There will be an update when something happens and I know people have been messaging. Guys, if I haven't got back to everybody, I'm sorry. There's a lot of messages coming through.”

The ex-pro boxer thanked those who have donated to Reeves’ GoFundMe page and said prayers for the Limerick man and his family, noting that they are “very grateful” for all the support they are receiving.

Mr O’Brien continued: “Keep pushing that GoFundMe page guys. This will be a long road for Lee. You know, a long road to recovery.

“We just want Lee to come awake and go from there. See how he goes. But look again, much appreciated. Be grateful and be kind to others and remember, stay in your own lane. Take care of yourself. God bless you all,” he concluded.

Over 1,600 people and businesses have donated so far to the fundraiser, which now stands at €102,166.

“Let’s go champ , this is your final round,” Jonathan O’Brien wrote on the GoFundMe appeal.

To donate today, you can go here.