'One last fight': Sister of Limerick boxer Lee Reeves makes emotional plea
Fighter remains in an induced coma in hospital after knockout defeat
A SISTER of Limerick boxer Lee Reeves has made an emotional plea for the boxer to return into his loving family’s arms.
The fighter remains in a stable but critical condition in Beaumont Hospital this Thursday after a knockout defeat last Saturday night in the 3Arena in Dublin.
The Roxboro native underwent surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma.
Over €61,000 had been raised from a GoFundMe page for Lee and his family. To donate click here
Sister, Shannon, has posted emotional messages on Instagram which display her love for her brother, Lee.
“One last round. One last fight,” wrote Shannon, accompanied by love hearts and prayer emojis.
She said: “We are ready whenever you are.”
Shannon shared a number of touching photographs on her Instagram page of a smiling Lee with her and other family members.
Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention have organised a Night of Hope for Lee on Friday evening in the city.
“This will be a community vigil - a chance to light a candle, reflect, and show Lee and his family that they are not facing this journey alone. Everyone is welcome,” say the charity.