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Tuck KO: ‘Asleep with his eyes open’Herald-Sun
November 12, 2015IT was one of the most comprehensive knockouts you’ll ever see in a boxing ring — and the reactions were mixed.
Shane Tuck was carried out of the Melbourne convention centre last night after rookie fighter Lucas Miller KO’d the former Richmond tagger, who was reportedly still unconscious several minutes after exiting the ring.
He was taken by ambulance to the Alfred Hospital, with his crossover into boxing seemingly deceased.
The ring doctor by Tuck’s side, Peter Lewis, told the Herald Sun the knockout was one of the most comprehensive he had ever seen in his officiating career, describing Tuck as “asleep with his eyes open” after the hit on the chin.
Tuck remains under observation in hospital.
Friends said Tuck had been unwell leading into the bout with flu symptoms but felt obligated to honour his commitment.
His immediate reaction after regaining consciousness was to redeem himself in another fight, a desire family members were hoping would disappear in time.
THE SYMPATHISERS
There was immediate concern for Tuck in the aftermath of the fight, led by Brisbane midfielder Mitch Robinson.
TOO SOON?
It didn’t take punters long to pair Tuck’s early exit with Richmond’s recent finals performances.
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