Boxer recovering in hospital after post-fight collapse

Farrell was given oxygen and rushed to hospital Credit: Action Images

Heywood boxer Kieran Farrell is reported to be recovering in hospital after collapsing following defeat to Anthony Crolla in Manchester.

The 22-year-old was carried out on a stretcher at Bowlers Arena in Trafford Park after believed suffering from extreme dehydration. Farrell was being given oxygen as he left the arena.

The defeat was Farrell's first as a professional fighter. His opponent last night paid tribute to his fellow Mancunian on Twitter: