Most Valuable Promotions, co-founded by Jake Paul, confirmed on Monday morning that one of their fighters has been admitted to intensive care following suffering a brain bleed during a knockout loss over the weekend. Former super middleweight champion Shadasia Green faced Lani Daniels at Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theater Friday evening when her brain hemorrhaged during their fight.
Green entered as the favorite, yet was suddenly overmatched in the ninth round by her opponent, Sasha Voevodsky. Following referee cancellation of their fight, Green initially stood up, before eventually sitting on a stool before being transported out via stretcher to MVP headquarters for further treatment and then leaving. Following their statement released the next day by MVP Green acknowledged having suffered some injuries as she is currently recuperating with hopes to come back stronger next time around.
By Sunday night, Green remained hospitalized and provided an update via her social media. She revealed that she passed out due to a brain bleed and confirmed her current status in the ICU, emphasizing that she was on the road to healing and determined to return to the sport.
Further details shared by Green indicated that doctors found a 9mm brain bleed. Fortunately, surgery was not required, and she was receiving medication as part of her treatment. Green expressed confidence, saying she felt she was winning the fight until the injury took its toll.
This fight marked Green’s first since unifying the IBF and WBO 168-pound titles with a split decision victory over Savannah Marshall last July. While MVP facilitated her initial statement, the promotion has yet to issue a formal response regarding the brain injury. The outlook for her boxing career remains uncertain.
The Impact on Green’s Boxing Career
Green’s BoxRec profile now lists her under indefinite suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission, pending neurological clearance. New York does not have a formal ban for fighters after brain injuries, but the commission’s medical standards require strict proof of recovery before allowing a return to competition.
The regulations state that fighters who have sustained serious traumatic brain injuries are not eligible to compete until they provide an acceptable MRI scan showing no evidence of head injury. This means that if Green does not make a full recovery, she may be prohibited from fighting again in New York. However, it is possible to compete under other commissions with less stringent medical requirements.
Boxer Joe Mesi experienced multiple subdural hematomas during a 2004 bout and was barred from competing in New York for two years due to strict medical guidelines; yet later returned after moving states that allowed more relaxed medical rules. While subdural hematomas are serious conditions, not all brain bleeds fall under this classification.
Shadasia Green appears to be recovering well despite her serious injury, with plans in place to return to boxing once fully healed and medical clearance obtained. Shadasia remains committed to returning, though much depends on long-term health considerations and medical clearance from authorities.