Boxer Erik Skoglund In Coma

Most boxing fans only remember Erik Skoglund as the opponentof Callum Smith recently inthe quarter-final round of the World Boxing Super Series. Smith defeated the previously undefeated Skoglund by unanimous decision.

In a saddening surprise his team released a statement (below) saying he was placed in a medically induced coma due to complications from a brain bleed.

It is unclear at this time if the bleed was a result of his most recent bout with Smith or whether it happened in training. The truth is that boxing is a brutal sport period and there is no safe way or time to get hit in the head.

On behalf of everyone at3KingsBoxing.comour prayers and thoughts are with Erik and his family at this time.

By: Chris Henderson