British boxer Raven Chapman has returned home to the United Kingdom after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a training session in Denmark on July 24.
The 32-year-old featherweight was repatriated on Friday, August 21, following a medical stabilization period and a fundraising effort that raised more than 100,000 euros for her transport.
Chapman collapsed after receiving several blows to the face at the end of a combat round during her training session in Denmark. Emergency services immediately airlifted her by helicopter to the nearest hospital for urgent medical care.
Following several hours in emergency care, medical staff diagnosed Chapman with a brain hemorrhage and cerebral edema, which is swelling of the brain tissue caused by severe head trauma. Surgeons performed two operations to stop the internal bleeding before doctors placed her into an artificial coma to stabilize her condition.
Boxing Career and Hospitalization
Chapman is a prominent competitor in women's boxing, having built a professional record of 10 wins, including 3 by knockout, and 2 defeats. She previously rose to become the number one challenger for the World Boxing Council featherweight world title.
The World Boxing Council, founded in 1963, is one of the four major sanctioning bodies that govern international professional boxing. Artificial comas are standard medical procedures in trauma care, designed to reduce brain metabolic activity and intracranial pressure following acute head injuries.
After several days of constant monitoring and medical uncertainty, doctors successfully stabilized Chapman's condition, clearing the way for her transfer back to Britain.
Family Update and Recovery
A community fundraising drive raised over 100,000 euros to fund her medical flight and specialized transport back to the United Kingdom.
Her family provided an update on Friday, August 21, confirming that Chapman had arrived safely back in the UK. They said that having her back home surrounded by her family was incredibly special after everything she had endured since her collapse.
Her family noted that she still has a long road of recovery ahead and that they are taking her rehabilitation one day at a time. They added that Chapman continues to amaze them with her strength, positivity, and determination, and expressed sincere thanks to everyone who offered love and support during her hospitalization.
