Boxer Lee Reeves is 'critical but stable' having been hospitalised after being knocked out during his defeat by Gary Cully on Saturday night.

In what proved to be an enthralling all-Republic of Ireland bout, Reeves was stopped in the 10th and final round by Cully - who sent him tumbling to the canvas with a huge left hand.

There was immediate concern from those inside the 3Arena in Dublin as Reeves stayed down for several moments as officials and medical staff quickly came to his aid.

The 31-year-old was given some oxygen before he left the venue being carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital.

A spokesperson from Queensberry Promotions said on Sunday evening: 'Lee Reeves is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition. 

'We will know more in the coming days, and our thoughts and prayers remain with Lee and his family.' 

Taking to X to provide an update, Queensberry promoter Frank Warren had previously written: 'All our thoughts and prayers are with Lee Reeves and his family at this time as he remains in hospital.

'Everyone at Queensberry is thinking of him and we're in constant contact with his team regarding his condition as we hope for positive news.'

Victory for Cully meant he claimed the BUI Celtic super-lightweight title but despite the victory, his thoughts were with Reeves.

'My prayers and thoughts are with Lee Reeves, hopefully he's okay,' said a concerned Cully.

'He came in there as a big underdog after fighting relatively at a lower level up until now, but he really showed that he can operate at a higher level. Huge credit to him.'