Update shared on boxer Lee Reeves’ health journey.
THE LIMERICK boxer has been placed second on the waiting list for specialist rehabilitation following a positive update on his recovery at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
The 31-year-old’s friend and former boxer, Jonathan O’Brien, shared the news in a video update on Thursday, November 5, explaining that a member of the National Rehabilitation Hospital’s team in Dún Laoghaire had visited Lee to assess his progress.
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O’Brien said Lee had suffered an infection the previous week and had been unwell for several days but had since recovered from it.
Following a meeting between Lee’s medical team, his father Tony, and his sisters on Thursday morning, the family received what O’Brien described as “the most amazing news”.
He said doctors were pleased with Lee’s recent improvements, adding that he was now breathing independently and would be receiving more intensive physiotherapy.
The next stage of his recovery could involve a transfer to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, where he may receive specialist treatment for a period of 12 weeks.
O’Brien said Lee could remain at UHL until Christmas before potentially moving to Dún Laoghaire in the New Year. However, the timeline will depend on his progress and the availability of a place at the facility.
He also stressed that Lee’s recovery would be a long process, asking the public to continue supporting the family and its fundraising efforts.
“The hospital has told Tony that it’s going to be a long road,” he said.
O’Brien thanked everyone who had supported Lee through donations, prayers and sharing updates on his recovery, while encouraging people to continue contributing to his GoFundMe campaign.
Lee has been in hospital since suffering a serious injury during a fight at Dublin’s 3Arena on August 1. After spending more than two months receiving treatment in Dublin, he was transferred to UHL in October, allowing him to continue his recovery closer to home.
The Roxboro native, who has been a familiar figure in Limerick boxing, has received widespread support from the local community since his injury.
His recovery has been followed closely by friends, family and supporters, with fundraising efforts continuing to help provide for the lengthy rehabilitation process ahead.