Nevin was 'trying to settle things down' before attack with nail-studded bat
John Joe Nevin's coach believes the boxer was simply "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when he was attacked on Saturday.
It is reported that the Olympic boxer's bone was "sticking out" of his leg which was broken in two places after he was attacked with a bat studded with nails.
The assault happened in the Ardleigh estate in Mullingar at about 10.30am on Saturday morning.
The 25-year-old has undergone surgery already, and is due to have another operation this morning, after his leg was fractured in two places in the attack.
There are plans to bring him to the US for part of his care as he battles to get back in the ring before the end of the year.
Nevin "was attempting to act as a peacemaker" in a dispute between members of his extended family in Co Westmeath when he was attacked, according to his management company GreenBlood Boxing.
Coach Brian McKeown from Cavan Boxing Club believes the Olympic silver medallist "wasn't the intended target".
