“An Inspiration to People Young and Old”: 7 Years After Life-Altering Brain Injury, Former World Champion Nick Blackwell Pens Eye-Opening Reality Check About Life; Fans React

It takes a different kind of courage to see everything you worked for be taken away and still dare to find happiness and meaning in life again. As Nick Blackwell, with a massively swollen eye, stood unable to fight, Chris Eubank Jr. grabbed his middleweight title. What they did not see coming was a brain haemorrhage which would leave the 19- 4 boxer incapable of stepping into a ring ever again.

The boxer had a 75% chance of death and an 85% chance of partial paralysis. However, the youngest boxer to win the British middleweight title not only managed to survive but also stayed physically active. What seemed like a miracle could only be achieved by the sheer willpower that Blackwell demonstrated. Blackwell used his example in a recent post to urge fans to live their lives to the fullest.

Nick Blackwell walks down memory lane

The clip that the former boxer posted on his X account started with his prime boxing days. A smiling Blackwell walked around in the ring, flaunting his hard-earned belt as spectators cheered. It transitioned to a picture of Blackwell with his swollen eye, which was the first sign of his injury. The fighter had documented his long stay at the hospital, where he continued to throw weak punches in the air while lying on the white bed.

His next task was to get out of the wheelchair and regain his motor skills. The heart-touching compilation ended with a shirtless Blackwell sitting by the beach, throwing rocks in the water. Now on the road to recovery, occasionally using a wheelchair, he posted a clip to his social media. He captioned the video, “LIFE CAN CHANGE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE Mine changed and all my hopes and dreams were crushed…… Lifes short live every second with no regrets”. Fans have extended their love and support for the boxer.

Fans laud the resilient fighter

Blackwell managed to touch many hearts through his compilation. Let us see how fans have reacted to it. “You only need to look at your journey Nick to see how far you’ve come, the heart and the fight in you is very inspiring and all the obstacles you’ve pushed and passed. Life is a gift indeed my friend and it teaches us all many lessons. Stay strong & blessed!” said one fan, lauding Blackwell for his resilience.

“Sir Blackwell, you are an inspiration to people young and old, that no matter what adversaries are put in your way, humans can pull through from the darkest places. Keep fighting fella, 1 day at a time,” remarked another fan reminding Blackwell to take it slow.

“Your greatest comeback champ you and your lovely family will have years of happy memories to come,” said another fan, calling his recovery his biggest achievement.

“You’re a class act in and out of the ring. Huge respect to you and your family,” said another fan, lauding him for his perseverance.

“Keep your fight going mate, life is precious,” reiterated another fan.

Fans understand the humongous challenge the fighter must have faced in trying to gain back his life after such a devastating incident.

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Though he cannot box anymore, Blackwell can function normally without any serious problems in his daily life. He has stayed physically active in other ways and continues to motivate fans all around the world. What do you think of his story?

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