Nick Blackwell says he survived the "toughest fight of his life" in his first public message since waking from an induced coma after his defeat by Chris Eubank Jr last month.
Blackwell suffered a bleed on the skull and was woken from the coma on 2 April.
"Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been there for me," the 25-year-old wrote in a message posted on his brother's Facebook page.
"It's been the toughest fight of my life and you made it that bit easier."
He added: "All my friends and family, those who wished me well and those who raised money for me. I couldn't have done it without you.
"On to rehab now, progress is getting better by the day. Big love to you all, Nick."
What happened?
Referee Victor Loughlin stopped Blackwell's British middleweight title contest with Eubank Jr on the advice of the ringside doctor, who said Blackwell was unable to continue because of swelling over his left eye.
It meant Eubank Jr, 26, took the British middleweight title.
After the fight, Blackwell received medical attention in the ring before being taken away while receiving oxygen.
The British Boxing Board of Control said it was satisfied with the way the fight was handled.
Respected trainer Adam Booth told BBC Radio 5 live that Loughlin had "acted immaculately", while former world champion Barry McGuigan, now a promoter, said it was an "isolated incident" and "nobody was to blame".
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