NICK BLACKWELL
@nickblackwell02
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British Middleweight Champion π English Middleweight Championπ WBC World Youth Champion π Commonwealth Challenger π 2 x Brain Injury Survivor
Joined July 2013
When I beat @_John_Ryder_ at The 02 Arena London in 2015 and Won The British Middleweight Title best moment in my Career π―π₯ Never forget it π @EddieHearn @HennessySports @TheLockettMan @MatchroomBoxing #johnryder #middleweight #champion #Boxing #CaneloRyder
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Back together again βΌοΈ @ChrisEubankJr.We haven't seen each other since my traumatic brain injury in the ring when I fought Chris Eubank Jr in 2016. We were both made up to see each other again today. Good Luck tomorrow Chris π.We catch up properly soon π―.@benjshalom
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They said we would NEVER walk again. We had our skulls removed. Small chance of survival. Me and Micheal Watson defied all odds we proved the specialists wrong. now we're walking side by side. FOLLOW our JOURNEY.π.@HeadwayUK @Mwatson_box #braininjury #michaelwatson #tbi
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Just want too say a massive thank you for all the support and messages means the world too me I'm on the mend now so I've been very lucky.
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It's taken 4 years to lose 3 stone because of my disabilities and my brain Injury, but I've done it with support of my partner, balanced meals, little exercise. I was unrecognisable as the old nick after my coma and it effect my mental health. FOLLOW ME show support #weightloss
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You don't play Boxing. My whole life changed that night everything I trained and worked so hard for my whole life ended in one night. I think about it everyday. I'm blessed to be alive π I have no bad feeling towards Chris Eubank Jr and hope to see him soon I'm
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They said we would NEVER walk βΌοΈ.But we're both here to tell the tale. Michael Watson and I defied all odds, we shouldn't be here. 2 traumatic brain injury survivors from boxing who share the same story. Both had to rebuild our lives from scratch and had a very long road of
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@ChrisEubankJr hello bro no hard feelings,we were both there doing a job and it was unfortunate for what happened but I hope your ok champ.
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That's made my dayβΌοΈ YESSS Chris Eubank Snr is by Chris Jr side ππ.#EubankJrBenn.
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Boxing never left me, it never will. The fighter in me never gave up. I used my boxing moves for physio some days I couldn't do them as my brain kept giving up and I was looking through people. Everydays still a struggle now but no matter how I feel I keep solidering on. I'm
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What a day π @anthonyjoshua took the time to come off the stage at the Weigh in and see how I'm doing after my brain Injury, true Legend, Thanks AJ meant alot to have your supportππ @DerekWarChisora photo bombing π @EddieHearn @anthonyjoshua @MatchroomBoxing #JoshuaFranklin
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Survivors of Life . Michael Watson and Myself have been through hell and back with traumatic brain injurys within boxing but we both defied the odds, We both had no chance of survival, we had to learn to walk talk and eat again and rebuild the person we once were from scratch,
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In London with @ChrisEubankJr was good meet again after all these years. Look forward to a proper catch up soonπ.#EubankBenn #eubankjr #FatalFury #boxing
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5 Year Weightloss. NO GYM as of Brain Injury. Taken nearly 5 years to lose weight after my Coma and Brain Rehabilitation. Anyting is possible with right mindset and small steps are better than none especially with disabilities βοΈ.Thanks for your support π #weightlossjourney
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Only just realised this message was sent to me back in the day, Thank you @GGGBoxing for your kind words Buddy π―ππ
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With the Main Man @anthonyjoshua at his weigh in London Today. He came to check I was OK π His Team said I was an Inspiration π#teamjoshua π₯ @anthonyjoshua @EddieHearn .#joshuadubois #boxing #anthonyjoshua #RiyadhSeason
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Back in the ring with Joe Calzagheπ .Spent time with Joe Calzaghe at Calzaghe Academy. I got back in the ring with Joe this was a dream come true for me and done some pads. Joe was helping me do some Physio on my weaker left side and experience being "Safely" back in the ring
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If your struggling today, You got this, I struggle each day since my brain Injury and need help but we're all here to support each other π₯ keep following and sharing π Instagram nickbangblackwell π #Trending #braininjury #braininjurysupport #boxing #mentalhealth #Motivation
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What a day today at London Ex Boxers Association. I got up on stage and gave a speech and then they gave me a badge and made me a Member and I became part of their Boxing Family π The video is me helping Micheal into the venue so we could both make an entrance together
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NEVER GIVE UP Takes me about 30 attempts to do a video because of my brain Injury and memory loss but I want you all to see the real me and I love your support . I will Keep trying π Keep following and sharingπ #BrainInjury #memoryloss #keeptrying #mentalhealth #TrendingNow
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We were live on @MatchroomBoxing Yesterday on TV at Weigh in @anthonyjoshua came down off stage to see me and see how I am after Brain injury, took time for me, really meant alotπ π follow here & Instagram Nickbangblackwell π @anthonyjoshua @EddieHearn @dazn #JoshuaFranklin
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My whole life changed in blink of an eyeβΌοΈ.Brain Injurys changed my whole life I became a new version of me and it was tough. Never Walk, Never Talk. Never Eat were the words told many a time and id be in a wheelchair the rest of my life. My Skull was put in my stomach to live.
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Good Luck @anthonyjoshua ππ This was when we were VIP at Weigh In. AJ jumped down off the stage to see me as he hadn't seen me since my brain Injury π₯ I fought on the undercard of AJ when I won The British Middleweight Title against John Ryder.π @anthonyjoshua @eddiehearn
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My whole Boxing Career and Life I've waited for this moment ππ.Spending the Morning at @CalzagheAcademy with my Idol @JoeCalzagheCBE. Massive Thank you to @JoeCalzagheJnr for everything and Lisa for sorting it for me and driving me to Wales ππ.Thank you so much for everything
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Face Off with @ChrisEubankJr ππ.Great to catch up with Chris today after his weigh in been too long. #EubankJrBenn #fatalfury #chriseubankjr
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When I came out my Coma I was unrecognisable as Nick. I Gained over 3 stone. Its taken over 3 years as I can't do much exercise due to disabilities and brain Injury but I've lost over 3 stone with Lisa help, her cooking health meals and motivation. FOLLOW π #weightloss #tbi
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DISGRACEβΌοΈ. I'm gonna give you brain damage". Brandon Glanton with some intense words for Chris Billam-Smith at Press Conference. @IFLTV @teambulletpr00f @ChrisBillam @ChrisEubankJr @boxxer @ClonesCyclone .#EubankJrBenn #Boxing
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Feeling positive about everything after sitting down with @mrdavidhaye today! A massive thank you palπ
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On the beach Wed (right) Me 4 years ago (left) after recovery major brain surgery. They removed my skull put it in my stomach I learnt to walk, talk, eat again. Taken 4 years to lose over 3 stone as I can't exercise much due to disabilities. Followπ #weightloss #braininjury
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Michael Watson Walking on the Silverstone Race TrackβΌοΈ. What an Achievement for him π π― .Michael is my Inspiration he's like a brother to me and he provides support and encouragement on my brain recovery. They sent me these videos last night to show how well Michael is doing
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Brain Injurys can be frustrating. Its not easy and it's hard some days. Even though I may get frustrated because videos don't go right I keep going because I want to raise awareness.Your support,Shares & Follows mean the world #TrendingNow #mentalhealth #BrainInjury #NeverGiveUp
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@IFLTV @boxxer @DAZNBoxing Terrible thing to sayβΌοΈ What kind of person says that wishing brain damage on a boxer. try walking in my shoes who's had 2 brain injurys in boxing and nearly lost my life. Also after the Eubanks and Benns have experienced such tragedy to mention that on this card and fight. .
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I'm a walking miracle β¨οΈ I died and came back π₯ I was paralysed on my left side , I had to learn to walk, talk and eat again it was serious. Video of when I was learning to walk after operation on my legs as they seized up in a coma. Was my biggest fight to date. #braininjury
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Michael Watson walked a Mile today which was really tough for him for charity. We all went along to support him π @watson_mbe @ChrisEubankSnr @GarethADaviesDT @IFLTV .#michaelwatson #Boxing #chriseubank #michaelwatson
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It's not easy with Brain Injury but never give up, to see more videos follow my Instagram Nickbangblackwell show the love @HeadwayUK #headway #Motivation #TrendingNow #followme #braininjury #mentalhealth #NeverGiveUp #recovery #Fighter #headinjury
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Brain Injurys can be so frustrating π keep positive people , to see my recovery and videos follow me on Instagram nickbangblackwell @HeadwayUK #boxingfans #nickblackwell #braininjury #TrendingNow #followmyjourney #positvevibes #Thursday #memtalhealth
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@ChrisEubankJr cheers bro I haven't watched the fight back yet but will watch it and out in the next few days but b good to see you bro.
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Little Man's had sezuire tonight with severe sickness he needed meds to stop it which has sedated him he's recovering on oxygen. Lisa has us both to care for, both had bleed on brains, disabilities and lots of worry πͺ your support & follows helps her too π #epilepsy
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Today's not a good day I'm struggling π Effects of a brain injury don't just go and I'm not great today. I don't just want to show the good days I want to also show daily struggles and the real me so that it will support others in this journey. I've had to have sleep and a
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What a night Saturday will be @Tyson_Fury I've no doubt in my mind your be the Winner. Top class fighter above the rest, I was privileged to have him walk out behind me on my British Middleweight fight, last fight I could have before my brain Injury, Great Bloke @Tyson_Fury π
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And a massive thank you too everyone who raised money for me it's been overwhelming! #BoxingFamily.
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Another Boxer lost his life tragically after sustaining a brain Injury after his Fight . Just 28 years old. John Cooney, the boxer who had to undergo emergency brain surgery following defeat in his Celtic Title fight on Saturday, has sadly passed away in hospital. All of
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GUESS WHOS BACK!!!!! π₯.After alot of emails and my Misses working her ass off for me to find old emails and passwords . I'm back in my account after my injury π its only took 4 years π₯ Dont forget to follow me on my Instagram account ive just set up π.Nickbangbangblackwell.
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Epilepsys horrible π Little Man had a sezuire today, he's in recovery and we stopped it with his rescue meds, he's now sedated and on his oxygen with his usual vomiting, he get so frightened by it all bless him π We be monitoring him this afternoon, show support ππ #Epilepsy
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Here we go again π Press Conference today with Chris Eubank Jr V @liambeefysmith, Chris has to accept that Liam won and thank god the referee did save him for what I went through, ive had terrrible time, my fight should have been stopped sooner. You never dropped me though
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We were supporting Michael Watson on his Mile Walk today it was very hard for him but he made it π Great to see @ChrisEubank π.@Mwatson_box #Boxing
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Stare out with @Liamwilliamsko . I didn't flinch π₯π€£.Great to see you today mate π Stable Mates and Old Times Friends π.@SkySportsBoxing @boxxer .#boxingfans #Boxing #liamwilliams #nickblackwell #stareout #cardiff #faceoff #skysportsboxing #boxxer
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See you then @ChrisEubankJr been too long π We've not spoken since my Brain Injurys and recovery and be good to finally catch up π Let's get it sorted π― #eubankjrbenn #Boxing #braininjurysurvivor.@benjshalom @HennessySports @Turki_alalshikh
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Brain Injurys don't just leave Scars on the outside they leave the Mental Health Scars. When I had to learn to Walk,Talk & Eat again and worst of all no more Boxing or Driving it takes alot to recovery mentally/physically.Your whole life has to changeπ #braininjury #TrendingNow
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I could have been World Champion if I hadn't have had my brain Injury @_John_Ryder_ who I Beat at the 02 for British Middleweight Title is now fighting @Canelo shows what a good fighter I was back then πfollow my journey #TrendingNow #boxingfans #braininjury #johnryder #champion
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Nasty Covid πͺ Lisa hanging in there as she's poorly too from covid with NO sleep. Jacob had high temp at 2am caused sezuire because of covid, he has weak lungs so we have to be extra careful. He blue light to hosp. There still in waiting for drs, hope they can come home today
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British Middleweight Champion can't ever take that away π―π―π @HennessySports @peterfury @TheLockettMan
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Im showing this video to raise awareness that with the right mindset, determination self belief anything is possible. These were dark days for me when I had my brain injury. They said I'd never walk,talk or eat again, but the fighter in me never gave up. BELIEVE IN YOUπ₯ Follow
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The moment I met Michael Watson on red carpet at IFL Live was so emotional 2 brain injury survivors who share the same story π make sure you follow for more β
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Great weekend for me, passed my trainer/seconds licence and too top it off got to catch up with @MartinMurrayBox
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Drs referred me for more Neuro Physio, MRI and Tests, feeling very deflated at the moment and not myself, lets hope I get a better night's sleep πThankyou to all my new followers, and existing ones means the world to have your support through tough times #braininjury #tbi
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@BoxingKingdom14 Banned, I know how serious brain and head injurys can be, being hit in the head without being able to protect yourself isn't good at all. that much I.pact on the brain is damaging.
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Cleaned the car today and took it through car wash. Little Man Likes this one as it has sensory lights on it all colours so it's better for him and his autism as it takes his mind off the noise π #Autism #sensory #Visuallyimpaired #carwash #braininjurysurvivor
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What a Team I had in my corner with British Middleweight Belt @bjsaunders_ @Tyson_Fury @Liamwilliamsko @TheLockettMan @HennessySports Great Memories ππ―π₯π₯
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Over 30k followers I appreciate everyone of you, I'm just being ME showing my daily struggles and life with Brain Injury, keep sharing and following π#mentalhealth #braininjury #TrendingNow #Trending #follow #NeverGiveUp #headway #boxer #memoryloss #fridaymorning #Motivation
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I nearly lost my life but I'm here and fighting on. All I done since a boy in the playground was training and boxing my whole life. I've had to become a NEW person and its not easy mentally. NO BOXING .NO DRIVING .NO DREAMS.NO CAREER.NO GOALS.NO TRAVELLING ABROAD .NO
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Brain Injury and Recovery is bad enough but being told you can never lace the gloves up again is hard on your Mental Health when it's all you've known since a School Boy. Let's support each other through the tough times π Follow and share π #mentalhealth #braininjury #support
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Love these memories π Can never take that away from me . British Middleweight Champion and Youngest English Champion. I achieved my goals and dreams before my brain injury πβ€οΈ @TheLockettMan @HennessySports
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So little Man made Cottage Pie today with Mummy's help, he tries his best as he can only use one hand due to CP and also has bad vision impairments. Learning him life skills is really important π follow our journey show him support π #Autism #Cooking #sightloss #lifeskills
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Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy 2023, I've still got my own challenges since my Brain Injury but I'm doing my best with helpπ.Instagram πnickbangblackwell to see my continued journey each day
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Great Photo from when I was British Middleweight Champion π @HennessySports @peterfury @TheLockettMan @channel5_tv
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Joe Calzaghe doing pads with me and wanted me to do a little body shot π€£π€£ .Yesterday was great for my Mental Health being "safely" back in the ring with Joe and we were doing so physio on my weaker left side. you never lose your boxing skills even after a traumatic brain
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4 Years together, couldn't be without this amazing person, cares for me daily, drives me miles to keep me involved with boxing, stuck by me through everything. Not easy for her but we're stronger than ever β€οΈ Lots more amazing times to come, she's my rock π― #anniversary
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It's Carers Week β€οΈ My partner looks after me, her disabled son and elderly mum. Often people say to her whos there to look after you she replys "Me, Myself and I" Carers do an amazing job not easy for any carer especially young carers who look after parents. Your all amazing π
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Catching up with @SpecialKBrook today in Bournemouth haven't seen him since my Coma π Good to see you Buddy #OkolieBillamSmith #kellbrook #weighin #Bournemouth
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The guy I Beat for the British Middleweight Title @_John_Ryder_ is fighting @Canelo in May. GOOD LUCK @_John_Ryder_ @EddieHearn you deserve this BUT maybe I could have been a World Champ if I didnt have my brain injury,who knowsπ₯ #trending #rydercanelo #johnryder #CaneloRyder
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Not everyday a good day with a brain injury and mental health it can be a struggle but let's help each other on this journey ππ follow and share and head over to Instagram and follow me there to make more awareness π #Trending #braininjury #mentalhealth #headway #sundayvibes
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OMG what a SHOCKβΌοΈ This has made my life ππ.Massive Thank you to Lisa and @JoeCalzagheJnr for sorting this video message out from my Idol and Boxing Inspiration @JoeCalzagheCBE .I cannot believe it this has made me so happy and I cannot wait to come and see you all at
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If I didn't have that fighting spirit I wouldn't be hereβΌοΈ.Life tried to break me and failed. I've been through hell and back because Boxing was an addiction. I didn't have the support I needed at the time. It's a lonely sport. Unless you have walked in a Boxers shoes and lived
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What a Fight π π .Well done to Both Fightersπ .Congratulations to The Eubanks .#EubankBenn #FatalFury #Boxing.
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Evening. If your looking at this video click follow and show support, follow my journey, help me raise awareness for brain injurys and mental health π Videos are so hard for me to do pls show support π #TrendingNow #braininjury #mentalhealth #headway #recovery #support #tbi
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Morning βοΈ.Haven't been on here for a while as been struggling a bit with my brain injury problems and needed some time out. But this morning I got up at 6am and did a small work out at home in my walker and recumbent bike as this is part of my Physiotherapy. We all get good and
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Today we said Goodbye to Roscoe (aka Buddy) π.Hes been very poorly and bloods and scans confirmed last night he's got 3 lumps Cancer inside that's spreading fast and there was nothing we could do to save him. He was a poorly dog and this morning we said Goodbye to my best
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Ringside with @EddieHearn in Liverpool for Fight Night Live on @DAZNBoxing @MatchroomBoxing.Instagram Nickbangblackwell #EddieHearn #fightnight #matchroom #TrendingNow #DAZN
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We all get good days and bad days. Ive been struggling today. If youve had brain injury you have to work harder to process information and when your tired this effects your brain, speech & mobility. Tomorrow is another day βοΈ #braininjury #recovery #support #mentalhealth #headway
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He's never going to make it " he won't walk talk or eat again , he has 75% chance of not making it and being in a wheelchair" "He's lucky to be alive" .My skull was put in my tummy to live, I had Operations on my legs as I couldn't walk, pneumonia 3 times. Boxing never left me I
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That's Crap the BBBOC does nothing to help Injured or Boxers like myself with Traumatic Brain Injurys they haven't reached out to me at allβΌοΈ I'm sure @peterfury will vouch they do nothing to support BOXERS IN NEED. @PaulSmithJnr right they should show the receiptsβΌοΈ More.
βEvery boxer is thinking WHERE THE F*** DOES THE MONEY GO? I want to see RECEIPTSβ - @PaulSmithJnr on Eubankβs Β£100k fine. CLICK LINK FOR FULL INTERVIEW π. #boxing #paulsmithjr #eubankjrbenn
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Another Day Let's go we got this πππ follow my journey on here and Instagram Nickbangblackwell your kind words mean the world @GreggsOfficial #Trending #Saturday #hotchocolate #braininjury #Motivation #boxing #inspiration #headtrauma #headway #follow #braininjurysurvivor
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Whatever life throws at you never give up the fight. My biggest fight is still happening with my brain injury, no more boxing, My recovery and mental health, but I won't give up, I'm a fighter with postive mindset. Follow my Journey, show support π #Trending #tbi #mentalhealth
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Message to me after the fight from @LiamBeefySmith "that one was for me" π₯ @SkySportsBoxing @boxxer @karenpriestley Instagram nickbangblackwell #LiamSmith #ChrisEubankJr #ChrisEubankJrvsLiamSmith #boxxer #skysportsboxing #wasserman #Boxing #fightfans #nickblackwell
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Not long now less than 2 Weeks until the @anthonyjoshua v @DynamiteDubois fight at Wembley. I love going to support Anthony Joshua at his Weigh Ins and seeing everyone. Being part of it helps me mentally as thats all I have left of boxing now and it's not easy. I fought on the AJ
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Little Man in Hospital had to have blue light ambulance this morning at 2am with high temperature, cough, sezuire and covid the nasty new varient. Because he's clinically vulnerable with weak lungs it's a worry hope he gets better soon πͺ.
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Today has been frustrating as I want my brain to function but I can't think and it gets to me, not easy with brain injury, I have the best partner to help me and hope she explained some of it in this Video πKeep following π #braininjury #Trending #mentalhealth #dailystruggles
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Tucked up in bed at home. He's a little brighter after high temp yest from Covid which triggered a bad sezuire in night and they had to blue light to hosp. Was a worry as he has weak lungs and clinically vulnerable π Thanks for all you kind wordsπHe stable atm π #epilepsy
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ITS MY BIRTHDAY πΎπ₯³. I'm having a "Banging " Day ππ. Thank you for all my messages π. #birthday #birthdayvibes #boxing #earthstrong #blessed
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Wishing @ChrisEubankJr a speedy recovery π. It was great to see him on Fridayπ .#EubankBenn #Boxing #ChrisEubankJr.
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Michael Watson and I were told we would never walk talk and eat again when we sustained life threatening brain injurys in boxing where we nearly lost our lives. We are walking miracles who share the same story. Now we walk side by side supporting each other π @Mwatson_box
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Not a bad Boxing Careerπ I should have won against Bursak I dropped him twice and he was gone and they gave the decision to him in his country was a joke. π I have fought some of the best π₯ Great Memories π @HennessySports.#nickblackwell #boxing #boxingfans
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"Never walk, Talk or Eat they said".We proved them all wrong. Me and Michael Watson walking side by side π @Mwatson_box @IFLTV #michaelwatson #Boxing #braininjury #tbi #miracle #nickblackwell.
What an amazing sight this is. Nick Blackwell & Michael Watson, who both suffered near-fatal injuries following boxing fights, meeting up last week. Legends ππΌ. #Boxing | #BoxingFans
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Ringside in Liverpool with Legend @TonyBellew for Fight Night π₯ Bang Bang π₯ Instagram nickbangblackwell @EddieHearn @MatchroomBoxing @DAZNBoxing #fightnight #matchroom #TrendingNow
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Thanks for all your comments regarding my weight loss since my brain Injury. Keep following as it motivates me having all your support. It's not easy to lose weight especially with a disability but if your trying believe in yourself and the results will come π #weightloss #TBI
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