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Boxing Coach's Life Saved by Quick-Thinking Friend

3/17/2025

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In a heart-stopping moment on February 25, boxing coach Jon McKenna collapsed during a children's sparring session at Double Jab Boxing Club in south-east London. Thanks to the quick thinking of founder Patrick Harris, who performed life-saving CPR, McKenna is now fully recovered. He expressed profound gratitude, declaring Harris a lifelong friend for his heroic actions.

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In a heart-stopping moment on February 25, boxing coach Jon McKenna collapsed during a children's sparring session at Double Jab Boxing Club in south-east London. Thanks to the quick thinking of founder Patrick Harris, who performed life-saving CPR, McKenna is now fully recovered. He expressed profound gratitude, declaring Harris a lifelong friend for his heroic actions.