Lee Purdy has been forced to put his boxing career on hold after suffering a detached retina.
And the Colchester welterweight fighter has admitted he would be "devastated" if the injury forced him to quit the sport that he loves.
For the full story, see Thursday's Daily Gazette.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here