David Light is receiving therapy in hospital after struggling a gentle stroke simply weeks after his defeat by the hands of Lawrence Okolie in March, in keeping with stories. The man from New Zealand was outpointed by his British rival in Manchester as they battled for the WBO cruiserweight title, with Okolie incomes a unanimous choice after failing to cease Light inside the gap.

Light is claimed to have sought medical consideration after turning into unwell following his return to New Zealand after the struggle, though an preliminary CT scan was clear and he was recognized with delayed concussion earlier than being discharged. However, continued signs led to Light being admitted to Waitakere Hospital on April 17 and it has since been confirmed through an official assertion launched by Peach Boxing that he truly suffered a gentle stroke.

"David reported no ill effects in the aftermath of the bout and returned home to New Zealand on April 1," the assertion reads. "On April 5, David began feeling unwell and sought medical attention. He underwent a CT scan, which was clear. He was diagnosed with delayed concussion and discharged.

"David continued to have signs and on April 17 he was admitted to Waitakere Hospital. A second CT scan was additionally clear. David then obtained a distinction CT scan, which revealed a blood clot. David underwent surgical procedure that night time for 'clot retrieval'.

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"He has been diagnosed as suffering a mild stroke and is now recovering. His doctors expect him to make a full recovery, however it will be some time before David is well enough to conduct media interviews. David and his family have requested privacy at this time. Thank you for respecting those wishes."

Light's coach, Isaac Peach, went on to confess that it has been troublesome to observe the 31-year-old's post-fight struggles however insisted that he's firmly on the highway to restoration after a turbulent few weeks in his native New Zealand.

"It’s really hard for all of us to see him like that," mentioned Peach. "He’s a guy who is around every day and for something like this to happen is devastating for the gym.

"I don’t have info of what’s taking place within the hospital, all I do know is David’s going rather well. Each day I see him he’s getting higher. He’s speaking, he’s smiling, he’s laughing."

Light boasts an impressive professional record of 20 wins from 21 fights, with his sole defeat coming at the hands of Okolie in Manchester two months ago.

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