Raven Chapman could return to UK next week after brain bleed

Britain’s Raven Chapman could travel back to the UK next week after undergoing a second successful surgery on a brain bleed she suffered following a sparring session in Denmark.

The 32-year-old former world title challenger collapsed after training on 24 July and was taken by helicopter to hospital, where she was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.

After undergoing emergency surgery and being placed in a medically induced coma, Chapman’s management company, Vote Boxing, said she has had another successful procedure.

“This marks another important step in her recovery while also making it safer for her to travel back to the UK,” a statement said.

“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.

“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 has won 10 professional fights with two losses.

The Norwich-born fighter lost to Skye Nicolson for the WBC featherweight title in October 2024 in the only women’s world-title fight ever held in Saudi Arabia.

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help raise funds for Chapman’s rehabilitation and after-care has raised over £88,000.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has supported Raven through her GoFundMe, as well as everyone who has sent messages, shared their prayers, and shown kindness throughout this incredibly difficult time,” the statement added.

“Your generosity and support have meant more than words can express and have provided tremendous strength to Raven and her loved ones.

“Thank you for continuing to keep Raven in your thoughts as she continues her recovery.”