Erik Skoglund latest: Doctors provide update on boxer’s condition after brain surgery
ERIK SKOGLUND has been kept in his medically-induced coma after surgery to repair bleeding in his brain, doctors have confirmed.
GETTY
Skoglund had been due to fight Rocky Fielding on December 17 in London, on the undercard of the now-postponed rematch between David Haye and Tony Bellew.
But the Swedish super-middleweight was taken to hospital on Friday after a sparring session in his hometown of Nyopking, just south of Stockholm.
He subsequently underwent surgery to deal with a bleed on the brain and was placed in a coma.
And now doctors have provided an update on his condition.
Thoughts and prayers are with @skoglund_erik and his family. Wishing him a speedy recovery
— Callum Smith (@CallumSmith23) December 9, 2017
Gutted to hear the news regarding Erik skoglund hope he makes a full recovery,don’t think a lot of people realise the risk that fighters take wen we step into that ring
— Enzo Maccarinelli (@theRealEnzoMac) December 9, 2017
"He cannot breathe on his own if he has major brain injuries. Then he must be put in a coma again with a respirator,” Dr Sanna Neselius told Swedish newspaper Expressen.
“He's in a coma right now, and that's where he needs to be.
“The patient is being examined to see if bleeding is under control.”
So sad and deeply concerning to hear the news @skoglund_erik has fallen ill and is in a medically induced coma. He is such a nice guy, thoughts are with his family and team.
— George Groves (@StGeorgeGroves) December 9, 2017
Sad to hear the news about @skoglund_erik thoughts with him and his family, hope he pulls through, a real gentlemen of the sport
— Liam Smith (@LiamBeefySmith) December 9, 2017
Neselius also confirmed that Skoglund’s boxing career would be curtailed in Sweden.
"After a brain haemorrhage, he can no longer get a boxing licence in Sweden,” she added.
However, according to a statement from the World Boxing Association (WBA), doctors are pleased with Friday’s procedure went.
10 of the most shocking moments in boxing history
Sat, May 2, 2015From the time Tyson bit Holyfield's ear, to 'The Thrilla in Manila,' we take a look at the most shocking moments in the history of boxing.
Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield on the left ear in the third round of their WBA Heavyweight match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1997
“He had to undergo surgery to stop the bleeding in his brain and the doctors said they were satisfied with the results,” the statement read.
“The next few days are very important for his recovery.
"The WBA family wishes a speedy and satisfactory recovery for Skoglund."
