BOXER Joseph George collapsed in between rounds of his fight against Atif Oberlton in scary scenes.
The two light-heavyweights were fighting in the chief support of Claressa Shields’ rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit.
And they only completed one round after George fell to the ground before the start of the second.
Cameras cut away as George lay unconscious on the ground as replays appeared to reveal a clash of heads between the two boxers.
George made it to his corner, received water from his trainer before collapsing on his stool in a frightening delayed reaction.
Oberlton realised the severity of the situation and rushed to George’s corner in support of his opponent.
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George did make it to his feet but looked to be full of confusion as he was placed back on his stool before being escorted out of the arena.
Oberlton was awarded a technical knockout, improving to 15-0 in his most bizarre win of his career.
“I’m so glad that he got up on his feet and that he’s OK,” Oberlton said.
“I’m a true champion, true warrior. We can do whatever you want to do it, but I’m just happy that he’s OK.
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“I just wanted to make sure he was safe. At the end of the day, we’re warriors, but we want to leave here the same way we come out.”
The two shared a brief conversation but Oberlton revealed George was dazed and confused.
“He was like a bit confused and stuff like that so I can’t really tell,” he said.
“I’m looking for all the smoke, man, all the fights,” Oberlton said.
“I wanna give a big shout out to Wynn Records, Wynn in the building. What’s up, baby?
“We’re bringing hip hop culture to the sport. Shout out to Dmitriy Salita. Shout out to KP promotions, everybody that put this together.
“I’m right where I need to be. I know I’m a superstar and I’m in front of the world and I’m gonna keep giving y’all exactly what y’all want.”