British boxer Raven Chapman is recovering after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a life-threatening injury suffered during a sparring session in Denmark. The 32-year-old collapsed after training on July 24 and was rushed to hospital by air ambulance. Doctors later confirmed that she had suffered a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema, requiring immediate medical treatment.Chapman has spent nearly two weeks in an induced coma as doctors worked to reduce pressure on her brain and support her recovery. Her medical team has now started reducing her sedation, while preparations are being made to transfer her back to the United Kingdom for further treatment and rehabilitation.
Raven Chapman starts recovery after emergency brain surgery following training incident
Raven Chapman was training in Denmark when she suddenly collapsed after a sparring session on July 24. She was immediately flown by air ambulance to a nearby hospital, where medical examinations revealed a brain haematoma, which is bleeding inside the brain, along with cerebral oedema, a condition that causes dangerous swelling of the brain.Doctors performed emergency surgery to stop the bleeding and relieve the swelling. Following the operation, Chapman was placed in an induced coma to give her brain the best possible chance to recover while reducing further complications.In the latest update, her team confirmed that doctors have started reducing the medication keeping her sedated. Although her condition remains serious. They said she continues to receive intensive medical care and is making gradual progress. Plans are now underway for her medically supervised transfer to a hospital in the UK, where she is expected to begin a lengthy rehabilitation process.Her team also shared that medical staff remain focused on supporting her recovery every step of the way. They added that Chapman’s family has remained by her side in Denmark throughout this difficult period and requested privacy as they continue supporting her. The statement also noted that further updates would only be provided if there are significant developments and thanked everyone who has sent messages of encouragement and support.A fundraising campaign has been launched to help cover the costs of her rehabilitation, long-term care, and recovery. The appeal has received strong backing from the boxing community, with thousands of pounds already donated. Several well-known figures in the sport have contributed, including Nakisa Bidarian, Terri Harper, Ellie Scotney, and Skye Nicholson.Chapman’s former promoters, Queensberry Promotions, donated £20,000 toward the fundraiser, while boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also made a £5,000 contribution. Eddie Hearn also made a £5,000 contribution. Former promoter Frank Warren publicly shared the fundraising appeal and expressed hope that Chapman would recover fully.The Norwich-born boxer owns a professional record of 10 wins and two defeats. She challenged Skye Nicholson for the WBC featherweight world title in 2024 but lost by unanimous decision in Riyadh. Since then, Chapman has remained a respected figure in British boxing.
