The bout started with a fierce and physical first round and included an accidental clash of heads between Joe George Jr. and Atif Oberlton. As Joe returned to his corner, he suddenly collapsed while listening to instructions from his trainers, leading to immediate concern from everyone in attendance.
Ringside physicians acted quickly, rushing to George's aid as urgency filled the arena. Thankfully, the boxer eventually regained consciousness; however, he couldn't continue. Due to this unfortunate incident, Atif Oberlton received the win by TKO. The victory paled against the worry over George's condition as everyone hoped for better news about his recovery.
In a post-fight interview with DAZN’s Chris Mannix, Oberlton shared his sentiments about the bout's dramatic end. He mentioned his concern for George’s safety and addressed the accidental headbutt earlier in the fight.
"Just like, 'I got love for you bro.' It's cool," commented Oberlton in reference to their brief exchange following the collapse. "I just wanted to make sure he was safe." He continued reflecting on their encounter: "I know I was being defensively responsible. If he fell in and a headbutt happened, I just know I avoided the shot. I'm glad he got on his feet, and he's OK."
Currently, all eyes remain on Joe George Jr.'s health status following what many called one of Detroit's most frightening boxing moments seen recently. Fans eagerly await positive updates regarding his condition as they wish him well during this challenging time.
For more details on Claressa Shields or Franchon Crews-Dezurn who also took part in this eventful night visit [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claressa_Shields) or [Franchon Crews-Dezurn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franch%C3%B3n_Crews-Dezurn).