Injured boxer discharged from hospital

Daniel MacKinnon has now been discharged after emergency brain surgery. Photo / Waikato DHB.

Boxer Daniel MacKinnon, who underwent emergency brain surgery following a recent bout, has been discharged from Waikato Hospital's neurosurgery ward.

The 30-year-old was taken to Waikato Hospital on Saturday November 16 after his fight with Robert Berridge - the undercard match for the David Tua and Alexander Ustinov fight.

He underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, and since the operation his condition had continued to improve.

"Memory tests were conducted and Dan passed with flying colours. He is very chatty and cheeky and is improving daily,'' his manager Ken Reinsfield said last week.

"He was able to get out of bed and move around a small amount. Obviously, whilst he is still weak his movements are all normal.''

Support had poured in from all corners, Mr Reinsfield said.

The New Zealand boxing community had rallied around MacKinnon, who had received numerous donation requests and messages of support from around the world.

A Facebook page "Dan MacKinnon - The Return of The King'' has also been set up to manage donation requests, Reinsfield said.

"We are inviting anyone who would like to support Dan's return to health by leaving messages or donations. A bank account has been provided on the Facebook page. The Westpac Bank have supported us and anyone who would like to make a donation can go to any Westpac Branch to donate to the `Dan Mackinnon Donation Account','' he said.

MacKinnon's opponent Robbie Berridge also wished him well.

"On behalf of Team Berridge, I would like to wish Daniel a speedy recovery and the best to him and his family,'' Berridge said.

"He is a true warrior and we are positive he will make a full recovery.''

MacKinnon was stopped by Berridge in the 10th round of the fight in which both boxers were knocked down.

He ended the fight on his feet when it was stopped by the referee, and was able to conduct a post-fight interview in the ring.

However, about 15 minutes after the fight he complained of head pains as he was preparing to take a shower, and was taken to the hospital.