Urgent Medical Crisis: Boxer Raven Chapman Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery
British boxer Raven Chapman underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing post-sparring in Denmark. Diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema, she was placed in a medically induced coma and is now awaiting repatriation to the UK for rehabilitation. The boxing community, including Frank Warren, has rallied support for the former WBC featherweight title challenger.British professional boxer Raven Chapman, a former contender for the WBC featherweight title, has undergone emergency surgery following a critical incident in Denmark. The 32-year-old athlete collapsed unexpectedly after a sparring session on Friday, July 24, leading to immediate medical intervention and widespread concern within the boxing community.
Upon the collapse, emergency services were promptly called, and Chapman was airlifted to a local hospital. Medical professionals diagnosed her with a brain haematoma, which is a collection of blood outside blood vessels, and cerebral oedema, or swelling of the brain. These severe conditions necessitated immediate action. Chapman underwent emergency surgery to successfully stop the bleeding and stabilize the swelling. Following the procedure, she was placed in a medically induced coma to aid her recovery.
In a recent update, Chapman has been taken off sedatives in the past 24 hours, marking a hopeful step in her recovery. She is currently continuing to receive treatment in Denmark while awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a hospital in the United Kingdom, where a prolonged period of rehabilitation is anticipated. To support her during this challenging time, a GoFundMe page has been launched, rallying financial assistance for her care and recovery.
Raven Chapman boasts a professional record of 10 wins and two losses. One of her two professional defeats occurred in October 2024 when she challenged Skye Nicolson for world honours, specifically the WBC featherweight title. Her management company, Vote Boxing, emphasized that her doctors are doing everything possible to support her recovery, expressing hope as she fights through this incredibly difficult period.
The boxing world has expressed immense support for Chapman. Frank Warren, founder of Queensberry Promotions with whom Chapman was previously tied, took to social media platform X to share his thoughts, stating, "Raven is fully in my thoughts this morning, I'm really hoping she can pull through and get home safely. Everyone at Queensberry is behind you Raven, we're all hoping you can pull through this." This outpouring of support underscores the solidarity within the sport for the Norwich-born boxer.