The Erik Skoglund coma news rocked the boxing world today and fellow super-middleweight George Groves has had a classy message for him.

Thoughts are with Swedish boxer Eric Skloglund at this time following confirmation from his promoter Sauerland today that the fighter fell into a coma after a training session this week that went wrong.

It is understood that the next few days are crucial to the young super-middleweight’s recovery.

Following the news well wishes from all around the boxing world have been pouring in. Including from his fellow peers in the 168lbs division, such as George Groves:

So sad and deeply concerning to hear the news @skoglund_erik has fallen ill and is in a medically induced coma. He is such a nice guy, thoughts are with his family and team.

— George Groves (@StGeorgeGroves) December 9, 2017

Fair play Groves.

Here are some more of the sentiments pouring in from around the boxing world today:

Thoughts with Erik,family and all you guys ??

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) December 9, 2017

Prayers and thoughts are with his family, wishing he makes a full recovery ? https://t.co/vtZqgm03gn

— Sara Beverley Jones (@SaraBeverley) December 9, 2017

Praying for a full recovery ?

— tony morris (@Tmorris74Tony) December 9, 2017

Get well soon champ

— jay beckett (@jamesbeckett7) December 9, 2017

Prayers go out to Erik Skoglund https://t.co/8Sb97xZelh

— TheFightGuy (@fightguyuk) December 9, 2017

Thoughts are with Erik Skoglund, his family, his team and friends at this difficult time.

— Geoff Hunter (@hunterboxing) December 9, 2017

Everybody at Boxing News and Views wishes Erik a speed recovery at this difficult time.