British boxer Raven Chapman is on the path to recovery and could return to the UK next week, her management company announced. Chapman, 32, underwent a second successful surgery for a brain bleed and cerebral edema she suffered after a sparring session in Denmark on July 24.
Chapman collapsed following the training session and was airlifted to a hospital where she was diagnosed with the brain hematoma. She was placed in a medically induced coma before undergoing emergency surgery. The recent successful procedure is a significant step towards her recovery and makes it safer for her to travel.
"If everything continues to progress as hoped, we are aiming for Raven to fly home sometime next week, where she can continue her recovery surrounded by her family and loved ones," a statement from her management company, Vote Boxing, said. "Although there is still a long road ahead, this is a significant milestone, and we remain hopeful as Raven continues to make progress each day."
Chapman, a former world title challenger, has a professional record of 10 wins and two losses. She previously fought Skye Nicolson for the WBC featherweight title in October 2024, in what was the only women's world-title fight ever held in Saudi Arabia.
A GoFundMe campaign established to support Chapman's rehabilitation and after-care has raised over £88,000. Her management expressed gratitude for the public's support, stating, "Your generosity and support have meant more than words can express and have provided tremendous strength to Raven and her loved ones."