SportBoxingRaven Chapman, 32, who fought for a world title in 2024, was in Denmark last month when she collapsed and was rushed to hospital10:33, 05 Aug 2026Updated 10:50, 05 Aug 2026British boxer Raven Chapman is in hospital after suffering a bleed on the brain during a sparring session.‌Chapman, 32, who fought for a world title in 2024, was training in Denmark last month when she collapsed and was rushed to hospital. A fundraiser has been launched to raise money for her recovery.‌A statement from her team read: "On Friday, July 24 , Raven unexpectedly collapsed after a sparring session in Denmark. Emergency services were called immediately, and she was airlifted to a local hospital. She was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.‌"Raven underwent emergency surgery immediately. The procedure successfully stopped the bleeding and helped stabilise the swelling. She was then placed in a medically induced coma. Over the past day, she has been taken off the sedatives and is continuing to receive treatment while awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a hospital in the UK, where her rehabilitation is expected to take some time."Her doctors are doing everything they can to support her recovery, and we remain hopeful as she continues to fight through this incredibly difficult time. Raven’s family are in Denmark supporting her during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that their privacy is respected.Article continues below"At this stage, this is the only update we are able to provide. If there are any significant developments, we will share further information when it is appropriate to do so. Thank you for your continued support. Please keep Raven and her loved ones in your thoughts during this challenging time."Chapman turned professional in 2021 and won her first nine fights before losing to world champion Skye Nicolson. Chapman was then beaten in her next fight when she challenged Karriss Artingstall for the British featherweight title. The Norwich fighter bounced back earlier this summer when she stopped Georgia Klein.Chapman's incident comes after Irish fighter Lee Reeves was taken out of the ring on a stretcher in Dublin last weekend. He remains in hospital while a fundraiser has raised more than €50,000 to cover medical costs and his recovery.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Hospitals