A British boxer has been rushed to hospital after suffering a gruesome injury that left him with huge swelling on his head.
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The British featherweight title fight between Zak Miller and Gully Powar in Manchester was stopped on Saturday night (local time) after the two fighters clashed heads.
According to The Sun, the knock left Miller with a huge hematoma that grew as the fight continued.
The contest was waved off in the 10th round after a ringside doctor examined Miller's injury, and Powar claimed the vacant title with a unanimous technical decision victory.
Miller’s manager Kevin Maree said the boxer was assessed by medical staff at the venue before being taken to hospital.
"He was kept in hospital for observation and underwent a full assessment.
"Thankfully, the medical team are happy with how he is doing, and we expect him to be back to his handsome self very soon."
Promoter Frank Warren told The Sun he was "horrified" by the injury, with Former world champion Carl Frampton declaring it "the worst I've ever seen".
Warren said: "I've seen horrible cuts, eye injuries and so forth, but I've never seen anything like that."
Meree described Miller as a "special person".
"The sheer number of people asking about him and checking on his wellbeing last night shows just how much he means to so many. It’s a real testament to the person he is, both inside and outside the ring."
He called the fight a "stark reminder" of how tough and unforgiving boxing was.
"Every single fighter who steps through those ropes puts themselves on the line and deserves the utmost respect."
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