Nilikosa oxygen – Gachau explains knock out defeat

Bodybuilder Gachau Njoroge has opened up about the dramatic events that unfolded during Vurugu 2, revealing details of the health scare that followed his knockout defeat to Phil Castro.

The athlete was rushed to hospital after being stopped in the sixth round of their highly anticipated boxing match on Saturday night.

Speaking during an appearance on the Obinna Show, Gachau described the physical and emotional toll of the fight, explaining that what started as a confident performance ended with him struggling for oxygen in an ambulance.

Medical scare after knockout

Following the knockout, Gachau was first attended to by medics at the venue before being taken to Avenue Hospital for further treatment.

He revealed that doctors found his oxygen levels were dangerously low, while his heart rate and blood pressure had risen significantly.

Gachau explained that he was experiencing hypoxia, a condition where the body’s tissues do not receive enough oxygen.

“Sahi niko hapa to confirm that I’m okay, for those wenye wako worried, ni oxygen tu ndio iliniishia juu ilikuwa mbaya,” he said.

The bodybuilder underwent several CT scans to rule out serious internal injuries, including possible damage to his liver, spleen, and brain. Fortunately, the results showed no permanent damage.

“I only remember up to round three”

Gachau also revealed that he has limited memory of the final stages of the fight.

He said he entered the ring confident and followed his coach’s strategy of using jabs to weaken Phil Castro in the opening rounds.

However, his awareness began fading after the third round, leaving him unable to recall much of what happened during the later exchanges.

“The only thing yenye nakumbuka, I think the only time yenye nilikuwa rada ilikuwa up to hapo round 3 na 4 hapo ikianza. Kutoka hapo siwezi kuambia nini kilifanyika,” he explained.

After the fight, Gachau said he had to watch videos of the match to understand what happened. He described seeing himself interacting with the referee and moving around the ring, despite having no memory of those moments.

Claims of a turning point

Gachau pointed to a moment in the later rounds that he believes changed the direction of the fight.

He claimed he received a punch while already down, saying the impact at the back of his head affected him significantly.

Despite the loss and medical scare, Gachau acknowledged that Vurugu 2 was a major success, attracting thousands of viewers and generating widespread attention.

The 100kg bodybuilder said that although he did not walk away with the belt, he believed he gave fans an entertaining performance.

Returning to bodybuilding

The experience has also influenced Gachau’s future plans in combat sports.

He revealed that his family, including his wife who attended the event, was deeply concerned after seeing his condition.

Asked whether he would return to boxing, Gachau said he plans to focus on bodybuilding and does not intend to take part in another boxing match.

The athlete said the experience was a lesson and that he would now return his focus to the sport where he built his career.