Rosie Eccles' Road to Recovery: Surgery After Second Injury Post-Olympics

Rosie Eccles, the British boxing champion, has recently undergone surgery following a second significant injury setback since her participation in the 2024 Olympics. The 28-year-old athlete from Newport experienced a heartbreaking exit from the Paris Olympics after a split-decision loss to Poland's Aneta Rygielska in the women's 66kg category.

Despite the emotional and physical toll, Eccles announced her commitment to continue her career, targeting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. However, her path to recovery took a hit when she fractured her back during training in November. Subsequently, she suffered a knee injury, tearing the meniscus root, necessitating surgical intervention.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Eccles shared her journey and the challenges she faces:

"Since being back in full training and making the decision to keep boxing toward one more Commonwealth and Olympic Games, in November I fractured my back in a freak accident by falling off a pull-up bar, which meant eight weeks of complete rest. Then on week seven back into training, just as I started prepping for my first tournament back, I tore the root of the meniscus in my knee."

She reassured her fans that the surgery was successful but acknowledged a long road to recovery ahead. Eccles expressed her gratitude for the support from her team and family, stating,

"Surgery on Thursday went well but a long recovery ahead. Beyond grateful for my amazing team and unbelievable family support around me. I'm currently a very useless and pretty annoying human, but I'll be back."

Eccles, who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver in 2018, has not ruled out the possibility of competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Reflecting on her future, she admitted,

"At the moment looking at LA directly is too far, it's too painful, but going forward in the future, you never know when it comes to the world of sport."

As she embarks on her recovery, the boxing community watches with bated breath, hopeful for her return to the ring stronger than ever.