Oxygen is pumped into the ring after boxer Rashid Omar is badly knocked out by James McGivern.
The pair met in Belfast and put their undefeated records on the line to compete for the Irish lightweight title.
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And it culminated in a brutal knockout in the second round when McGivern landed a stunning one-two combination.
Omar was about to go down when McGivern landed another left hand, knocking his opponent unconscious.
As Omar’s condition improved, oxygen was rushed to the ring and he was thankfully released without aid as fans applauded the knockout.
One said: “Congratulations James. Go ahead and keep rising. Great shot and hope Omar is ok.”
Another said: “OMG what a KO, hope the guy is ok.”
One commented: “Awesome KO.”
Another said: “This is literally devastating, what a shot!!”
On the undercard, Pierce O’Leary won against his compatriot Darragh Foley in Dublin.
The pair fought out a thrilling contest over ten rounds, with O’Leary emerging victorious by unanimous decision.
Shocking moment boxing referee attacked after stopping fight – turned around and punched him and ran awayIn a display of sportsmanship, the defeated Foley carried his victorious opponent on his shoulders after the bout.
