Zak Miller Swells Up During British Title Fight
Zak Miller suffered severe facial swelling during a British featherweight title fight against Gully Powar in Manchester, Dagbladet reported.
Accidental Clash in the Seventh Round
The fighters accidentally collided heads in the seventh round. Miller’s head began to swell toward the end of that stanza, according to Dagbladet.
The swelling worsened through the later rounds. A ringside doctor examined Miller in the ninth round and allowed him to continue.
Referee Stops Bout in Tenth Round
The referee stopped the fight in the tenth round as the swelling in Miller’s face grew larger. Powar won the match on points to claim the British featherweight title.
Daily Mail reported that the injuries involved hematomas, which occur when blood vessels break and blood pools beneath the skin.
Former Champion Reacts to Severe Injuries
Former world champion Carl Frampton watched the DAZN broadcast and criticized the scene. That there is the worst I’ve seen,
Frampton said, according to Dagbladet. It was shocking. You have to feel sympathy for the boy. He was in terrible pain.
Critics questioned why the ringside doctor did not stop the bout earlier given the severity of the injuries.
Questions About Zak Miller's Injuries and the Fight Result
What caused Zak Miller’s facial swelling?
Daily Mail reported that the injuries were hematomas caused by broken blood vessels pooling blood under the skin after an accidental head clash.
Who won the boxing match?
Gully Powar won the bout on points in the tenth round after the referee stopped the fight.
When was the fight stopped?
The referee halted the contest in the tenth round following medical examinations in the previous rounds.