FORMER world champion boxer Sven Ottke has been rushed to hospital after being “run over” by a car.
The 58-year-old, an unbeaten unified world champion at super-middleweight, was involved in an accident in Mallorca, Spain, according to Bild.
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The report states the German fighter was involved in a collision with a female driver while riding his bicycle.
He is said to have suffered a double tibia fracture and a shoulder injury.
Ottke then underwent surgery on his shin on Tuesday.
Screws reportedly had to be placed in his leg.
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However, his shoulder injury is less severe and can be healed without surgery.
Ottke owns an apartment on the sunny Spanish island.
He is known to be an avid golfer and to go on regular bike tours to keep fit.
Only last week, Ottke was with former coach Ulli Wegner in a holiday club in Mallorca.
Wegner, 83, provided an update to Bild on his circumstances.
He said: “Sven Ottke is doing well under the circumstances.
“I will visit him in the clinic on Wednesday.
“He was simply run over.”
Ottke fought between 1997 and 2004.
He had 21 successful title defences against 20 different boxers – a joint record in the division before retiring undefeated as a professional.
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