Lamati carried out of ring after collapsing following combat on Conlan card

Ludumo Lamati was carried out of the ring and acquired consideration from medics after his crew threw within the towel within the ultimate spherical of his combat in opposition to Nick Ball on the Michael Conlan undercard. He collapsed in his nook shortly after the stoppage and was stretchered out of the ring whereas receiving oxygen from the physios.

Lamati was undefeated going into the bout however a relentless stretch of hits from Ball left his opponent shocked earlier than the 31-year-old’s crew had been left with only one choice however to name for an finish to the combat.

In Belfast, the South African struggled to compete with Ball and suffered a Twelfth-round stoppage defeat as referee Kevin Parker was pressured to cease the motion earlier than Lamati collapsed and was carried out of the ring.

He was receiving oxygen however broadcaster BT Sport did verify that he was “doing okay”, aware and talking in a optimistic replace after followers had been involved for his well-being and despatched many messages of assist.

Ball spoke after his victory however admitted he wouldn’t be capable of have fun absolutely till listening to that Lamati was nicely. “The main thing is Lamati’s health. I hope he’s alright,” Ball mentioned.

“I will be even more happy when I know that, because boxing is no joke. You have got some people not taking it seriously and you can lose your life in here so the main thing is his health.”