NICK Blackwell's condition was due to be assessed again today as a Crowdfunding campaign aimed at raising £10,000 for the stricken Trowbridge fighter gathered pace.

Blackwell remained in an induced coma on Monday evening although there was a chance he could be brought out of it in the next 24 hours.

The 25 year old collapsed shortly after losing his British middleweight title to rival Chris Eubank Jr at the Wembley Arena on Saturday and was found to have a small bleed on the brain after being taken to hospital.

It is understood his condition is positive given the circumstances and that he faced further assessment today, at which point it was possible he could receive further treatment.

The Blackwell family released a statement through promoters Hennessy Sports yesterday which said: "We would like to thank the public for their many messages of support for Nick, they are much appreciated.''

Earlier Billy Joe Saunders, a former opponent for both Blackwell and Eubank Jr who was ringside on Saturday night, struck a positive note about the Trowbridge fighter's condition yesterday, revealing he had spoken to Blackwell's father.

Chris Eubank Sr said today he told his son to avoid punching Blackwell in the head to protect the Wiltshire boxer.

Between rounds eight and nine, Eubank was heard urging his son to punch Blackwell's body rather than his face.

"Even in sparring, I tell Junior to stay away from the head because his punching is fast, powerful and dangerous," said Eubank.

"So most certainly I was saying this to protect the fighter."

Eubank Jr said today he knew his punches were taking their toll on Blackwell.

"If you watch the last round, you can see me easing off," said the 26-year-old Englishman, who said he thought the referee should have stopped the fight earlier.

"No fighter wants to see the man after the fight in any type of serious condition.

"I'm not going in there to damage someone, I just went in to fulfil a lifelong ambition and become British champion.

"As fighters, we know the risks.

"We know that we are risking our health every time we step in the ring."

Meanwhile, a Crowdfunding initiative set up by fellow middleweight Adam Etches, from Sheffield, to support Blackwell and was aiming to raise £10,000 had already reached close to £4,500 this afternoon.

For more information on the Crowdfunding, or to donate, go to https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/warriorblackwell.