Irish boxer Glenn Byrne’s career has come to a heartbreaking end after suffering a bleed on the brain during a high-stakes match against William Crolla. The 29-year-old was stopped in the seventh round of the fight in Altrincham, marking his first professional defeat. Despite his dominating performance earlier in the fight, which saw Crolla knocked down multiple times, the referee allowed the bout to continue, a decision now under scrutiny.
Byrne’s devastated camp is furious, questioning why the match wasn’t stopped sooner and are considering legal action against the British Boxing Board of Control. Following the fight, Byrne was given oxygen in the ring and is currently hospitalised in Manchester, though hopes are high for his discharge soon.
Jay Byrne, Glenn’s brother and manager, shared the emotional toll this incident has taken on the family. He voiced his frustration, saying the fight should have been halted much earlier for the safety of both fighters. Glenn’s career has been cut short, but the priority remains his recovery and health.
William Crolla, although also injured, emerged with a fractured nose, yet his CT scan came back clear. This incident has stirred the boxing community, highlighting the urgent need to prioritise fighter safety and ensuring regulatory bodies take necessary actions when required. Controversy aside, everyone’s thoughts are with Glenn for a full recovery.