Trowbridge boxer: 'I've been humbled by everyone's generosity'

Boxer Nick Blackwell has announced his retirement from boxing in April. Credit: Nick Potts / PA

Nick Blackwell says the outpouring of love from the boxing community has made him 'emotional' while on the road to recovery.>The boxer said he'd like to personally thank all who have raised money for him in recent weeks. The support from fans comes after the Trowbridge fighter suffered serious injuries during his British middleweight title defeat to Chris Eubank Jr late last month.

Blackwell woke from an induced coma in early April. He suffered a bleed on the skull following the loss to Chris Eubank Jr at Wembley Arena.