Shadasia Green suffered brain bleed, now recovering in intensive care unit
Boxing Scene • • sports
Key Points:
- Green was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a 9-millimeter brain bleed during her fight at Madison Square Garden, but she is currently being treated with medication and does not require surgery.
- The 36-year-old boxer, who was winning the fight before the injury, expressed gratitude for the support she has received and is optimistic about her recovery and future return to boxing.
- New York State Athletic Commission's medical standards make it very difficult for fighters with serious brain injuries to be licensed again, potentially impacting Green's boxing career moving forward.
- Historical cases such as Joe Mesi and Edwin Valero illustrate the challenges and risks fighters face after sustaining brain injuries, with some unable to continue competing in New York due to strict medical regulations.
- Green was fighting for the first time since unifying two 168-pound belts last July and is currently resting with her wife and mother by her side.
