Limerick boxer Lee Reeves still in intensive care

Mr Reeves, 31, underwent surgery before being placed in an induced coma

Mr Reeves, 31, from Roxboro, was stretchered from the ring after a heavy knockout defeat at Dublin’s 3Arena on August 1. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Limerick boxer Lee Reeves remains in intensive care after undergoing a procedure on Tuesday, his sister has said.

Mr Reeves, 31, from Roxboro, was stretchered from the ring after a heavy knockout defeat at Dublin’s 3Arena on August 1 and rushed to hospital, where he underwent surgery before being placed in an induced coma.

Mr Reeves’ family remains by his side in hospital, as medical staff continue to monitor him closely.

His sister Shannon shared a message on social media this Wednesday to update people on Lee's condition.

"To anyone who wants to see or asking about Lee right now, we have no updates and he is not allowed visitors, only immediate family. He underwent a procedure yesterday which opens him for infection so until Lee is moved from ICU to a ward or his condition changes, immediate family only please. Just to save anyone the full journey up to be refused because it has happened a few of his close people," she wrote.

Last Friday, hundreds of people gathered in Limerick city to show their support for Lee Reeves, who has “helped save lives” and “made a difference” in the community.

By Harvey’s Quay, the people of Limerick showed up for a vigil on Friday organised by Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, a group with which Mr Reeves volunteers.

Since the news of his hospitalisation broke, there has been an outpouring of support for the Limerick boxer, with more than €104,000 raised online.