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Boxer Joe George Jr. Collapses After Round One TKO

2/23/2026

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Story summary
  • Joe George Jr., from Houston, collapsed in his corner after the first round of his light heavyweight bout with Atif Oberlton at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
  • George fell from his stool and was carried on a stretcher after regaining consciousness.
  • Atif Oberlton, from Philadelphia, won by TKO.
  • The bout was on the undercard for the Shields–Crews-Dezurn event, and Oberlton said, "I just wanted to make sure he was safe."