Ra Redden, the brother of former Kiwi kickboxing champion Rex Redden, was admitted to Wellington Hospital on Saturday night after his Muay Thai kickboxing fight with Gene Elbourne at the Porirua Kennel Club ended in a "tragic accident".
Family spokesman Mike Angove said two paramedics provided Redden care for about 30 minutes before he was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery.
"He couldn't feel his arms and legs below his shoulders," Angove said.
He has since been transported to a Christchurch Hospital for specialised care.
