lover of boxing” and struggled to see how he could motivate himself for further contests after fighting for a world title. After several months off to recuperate and reflect on his ring future, which included starting a new career as an online boxing columnist for Sport, Lockett confirmed his retirement from professional boxing in September 2008. Trainer Lockett became a boxing trainer, gaining his British Boxing Board of Control licence. Notable fighters he has worked with include Gavin Rees, Enzo Maccarinelli, Liam Williams, Nick Blackwell, Jay Harris, Maxi Hughes and Chris Jenkins On 26 March 2016 at Wembley Arena, during his third title defence, Blackwell lost to Chris Eubank, Jr. Following the mid-way point and in the corner between rounds, Chris Eubank Sr. was heard to instruct his son to refrain from punching Blackwell in the head; Eubank Sr. himself knowing well the reality of traumatic injuries in boxing from his own tragic fight against Michael Watson 25 years prior. In the tenth round the referee summoned the ringside doctor to assess Blackwell, who in turn deemed him unable to continue due to the swelling on his head obstructing his vision, therefore handing Eubank Jr. the victory and title. Some minutes after the fight was stopped, Blackwell was given oxygen and taken out of the arena by stretcher. He was later taken to St Mary's Hospital with bleeding of the skull (outside the brain) and placed in a medically-induced coma, but an operation was not deemed necessary. The following weekend, he was brought out of the coma. In April 2016, Blackwell announced his retirement from boxing via Twitter, but expressed his desire to be involved in the sport in some capacity. Lockett later in interview described "The weeks since the fight have definitely been the worst time in my life. Everyone says boxers know the risks. But do they, do they really?" Having support the Blackwell family through his period in hospital in a coma, they have in turn supported Lockett in his choice after a period of personal review to continue training boxers. References External links 1976 births Living people Sportspeople from Cwmbran Welsh male boxers Middleweight boxers British boxing trainers