Ludumo Lamati is back home in South Africa

South African fighter Ludumo Lamati, 31 (21-1-1, 11 KOs), traveled to England on May 27^th  to face undefeated Nick Ball (18-0, 11 KOs), 26, of Liverpool, who was defending his featherweight silver belt for the third time.

Ludumo fought a competitive fight; however, he was overwhelmed in the twelfth and final round, when his corner threw in the towel. He walked back to the corner, but seconds later, he collapsed.

Medical staff and paramedics from the British Boxing Board of Control immediately administered treatment including oxygen and effective first aid.

Ludumo was carried out of the ring on a stretcher and rushed by ambulance to the Critical Care Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital. All this was done within the vital period: “Golden Hour”. There he underwent surgery to remove from him a blood clot and was placed in an induced coma to stop the swelling.

Thanks to the timely, loyal and effective actions of the regulatory body and the company that presented the show: “Queensberry Promotions”, Ludumo Lamati managed to win the most important battle of his life with great heart, courage and resilience.

This story leaves us with important experiences of togetherness, strength and empathy, as efforts such as those of Frank Warren and Queensberry  who helped the translate his mother and fiancée to be with Ludumo in the most difficult moments, as well as the actions of Hugh O’Halloran of Belfast Boxers who established a  Go Fund Me page to support Ludumo.

The World Boxing Council congratulates and recognizes all those who were involved in caring for our beloved champion Ludumo. Thanks to all of you, Ludumo is now in his country, recovering with his spirit at its highest and ready to resume his life alongside the people he loves.