Boxer Hasan Ali needed oxygen in the ring after being knocked out badly in the first round by Tommy Sams.
The pair faced off on the undercard of Charlie Edwards’ victory over Thomas Essomba last night.
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Ali was considered a future star and was making his highly anticipated professional debut.
The 22-year-old was on the bill at York Hall, but his opponent was not confirmed until 24 hours before the fight.
British boxer victim of ‘hit and run’ paint attack as she accuses opponent of stunting before losing fightMost expected Ali to win easily – but he was stunned by a massive right hand in the first round.
He failed to regain his composure and the referee stopped the fight shortly after Sams became dominant.
After the fight, Ali sat in the corner of the ring and was attended to by doctors.
When he was sitting stunned, he was given oxygen.
The Londoner is now fine and is able to return to the changing room.
On his shock win and late call-up, Sams revealed he was on duty in Yorkshire yesterday and had no preparation.
He said, “It was raining the whole day, I finished work, reached home at 2.30 pm and got a call. I said, yes, I will take it.”
“I was definitely coming for the win. I saw his hands going down so I could see if he could take (the power).
“I’m excited, I feel very proud.”
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