On the evening of the fight Byrne was considered to be close to death, but over the course of the following two days he seemed to be recovering, and was sufficiently conscious to thank his friends for their ministrations.
Byrne was considered to be close to death. This was on the evening of the fight. He seemed to be recovering. This was over the course of the following two days. He was sufficiently conscious to thank his friends for their ministrations. This was over the course of the following two days.