Boxer Alejandra Ayala undergoes surgery after being rushed to hospital following defeat to Hannah Rankin

World title challenger Alejandra Ayala has undergone surgery following her brutal contest against Hannah Rankin on Friday.

Rankin successfully defended her WBC and IBO super-welterweight titles in her homecoming fight in Glasgow with the challenger causing problems for the Scot early on.

Rankin rallied however and began to find her target in the second-half of the contest, rocking Ayala with a series of heavy shots before the 10th round stoppage win.

Ayala received treatment in the ring following the fight but it has now been confirmed that the Mexican was taken to a Glasgow hospital to undergo surgery. She is now reportedly in a stable condition.

A statement released from promoter Dennis Hobson and broadcaster Fightzone said: ‘The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Dennis Hobson Promotions, Fightzone and Fight Academy are with Alejandra Ayala.

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‘Following Friday’s WBA and IBO world championship bout with Hannah Rankin, Alejandra was admitted to hospital in Glasgow where she has undergone surgery and is now reported to be in a stable condition.

‘We are in touch with Alejandra’s family and management team and offer them our full support. Hannah is aware of the situation and was deeply concerned to learn of her brave opponent’s condition.

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‘We will update everyone when we can and it’s appropriate to do so, but right now our thoughts are with Alejandra and her family.’

Rankin tweeted: ‘My thoughts, prayers and good