Blackwell reveals damage was possibly done before the fight

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We've been speaking to recovering boxer Nick Blackwell at his home in Trowbridge.

He's been telling us the hardest part of his recovery from a coma was the realisation that his boxing career was over.

He describes the severe memory loss he suffered from when he woke from the coma.

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Shockingly, Blackwell also tells ITV West Country that the damage was possibly done before he stepped into the ring.>He believes he was still suffering from concussion after his last round of sparring with fellow professional George Groves.

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But he's already got plans for the future.

With a new lease of life and at just 25, Nick Blackwell is adamant he can still make his dreams come true.

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