Frazer Clarke will have an operation to repair the damage to his jaw and cheekbone after his first-round loss to Fabio Wardley.
Clarke was hospitalised after being knocked out by a devastating right hook in the opening round.
Clarke has a fracture high up on the jaw that will need an operation but at this point it isn’t thought to need any plates and he is likely to be discharged the same day.
After defending his British and Commonwealth heavyweight championships in Saturday’s rematch, Wardley also sent his best wishes to Clarke after the conclusion of their rivalry.
“I always take a prayer before my fight, always ask for me and my opponent to leave and be healthy,” Wardley said.
“I want, whoever I’m in with, to go back to their family and I hope he’s well, I hope I can speak to him afterwards because those first 12 rounds we shared first were special.
“I had to make a statement tonight. I appreciate the war last time and what a great spectacle that was.”
Clarke’s recovery is expected to take between six and eight weeks.
Wardley can look to his own future. He’s proved he can move on to world level.
“I’m ready to mix it with those boys. I’ve got the power to mix it with them all, I can take a shot, and I can have a war,” the British champion.
“You’ve seen me do everything. I’m ready for that world stage now.”
Repeats of Fabio Wardley’s rematch with Frazer Clarke on the epic Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol bill are on Sky Sports Box Office at 8am and 6pm on Sunday. Book repeats of Wardley vs Clarke 2 and Beterbiev vs Bivol now!
Artur Beterbiev became undisputed light-heavyweight world champion after defeating Dmitry Bivol by majority decision in Riyadh.A tight encounter ended with scor
Michael O’Neill picked out the positives after his Northern Ireland side were unable to capitalise on a string of chances in a goalless Nations League draw ag
Gerwyn Price was subjected to vile chants from the crowd during his World Grand Prix clash with James Wade on Thursday nightSportAlan Galindo and John Jones Spo
'I'm disgusted' - Hearnpublished at 00:24 British Summer Time 13 October00:24 BST 13 OctoberBeterbiev wins by majority decisionMatchroom promoter Eddie Hearn sp