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Boxer wakes from coma at Scots hospital after being knocked out during Hannah Rankin fight

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Mexican boxer Alejandra Ayala, who underwent surgery after a defeat to Scotland's Hannah Rankin in Glasgow earlier this month, has woken from her induced coma.

Rankin's team announced the news on social media, paying tribute to a "brave, brave warrior" and adding: "We will be on hand to support her in any way we can." Ayala was knocked out in the 10th round of her WBA super-welterweight title fight against Rankin on Friday May 13 at the OVO Hydro.

The 31-year-old was treated in the ring before being transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for urgent medical treatment.She is understood to have suffered a subdural hematoma - where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain.Announcing the positive news on Monday, a statement from Rankin’s team read: “We are pleased to confirm that Alejandra has now been wakened from her induced coma, following successful surgery, and is recovering in hospital.“Everyone at Dennis Hobson Promotions, Kynoch Promotions, Fight Academy and Fightzone is so grateful to the wonderful team at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.“We’d also like to thank Alejandra’s parents for keeping us informed along the way, and also the BBBoC for their support.“Our best wishes are with this brave warrior as she begins her journey of recovery, and we will be on hand to support her in any way we can.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .

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