Nick Blackwell confirms his retirement from boxing

Nick Blackwell has confirmed his retirement. He said he will not fight again after sustaining serious head injuries in his British middleweight title loss to Chris Eubank Jr.

Blackwell, 25, was placed in a coma with bleeding in his skull after his 10th-round defeat at London's Wembley Arena on 26 March.

Someone asked him on Twitter if he was going to come back to boxing or stop, to which he replied.

'no that's me done I can't put my friends and family and self through that again but I'll still be involved'

Boxer Chris Eubank Jr also communicated to him via Twitter saying he had been trying to reach out to him to which Blackwell replied that he had no feelings.

Eubank Jnr said:

“I’ve tried reaching out since you woke. Haven’t heard anything back from you or your team. I hope there’s no hard feelings.”

Blackwell replied:

“hello bro no hard feelings, we were both there doing a job and it was unfortunate for what happened but I hope your ok champ.”

Eubank Jnr added:

"U never gave up proved yourself a true warrior. Not sure how long you're in hospital but Id like to come visit if possible."

Blackwell replied:

"cheers bro I haven't watched the fight back yet but will watch it and out in the next few days but b good to see you bro."

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