Patrick Day is almost too nice of a guy to be a fighter. Known just as much for his smile as his ample boxing skills, Day is "fighting for his life" in a Chicago hospital after suffering a brutal 10th-round knockout on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.
"Patrick's condition is extremely grave," said his trainer Joe Higgins, via text message from Chicago. "He is fighting for his life. That's all we can really say right now."
Day, 27, was knocked out by a combination of punches from Charles Conwell in the 10th and final round of their USBA super welterweight title fight. Conwell, a 2016 U.S. Olympian who is 11-0 as a pro, has been active on social media, imploring the boxing world to pray for Day.