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Published 13:55 14 Apr 2016 BST
Updated 16:45 14 Apr 2016 BST
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A photo of the Trowbridge fighter sat up smiling in hospital was a welcome sight for the friends, family and boxing fans around the world.
But now he has posted a message on the Facebook account of his brother Daniel which thanks everyone for their support and good wishes through it all.
He wrote: “Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been there for me, all my friends and family, those who wished me well and those who raised money for me.
“I feel truly blessed and have massive love for you all. I couldn’t have done it without you.
“It’s been the toughest fight of my life and you all have made it that bit easier.
“On to rehab now, progress is getting better by the day. Big love to you all, Nick.”
Blackwell fought heroically through his fight with middleweight prospect Eubank Jr.
He kept coming despite a brutal barrage of blows from the son of legendary middleweight world champion Chris Eubank.
The fight was stopped in the 10th round by the ringside doctor because of severe swelling above the eye of Blackwell.
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His condition deteriorated after the fight ended and he was taken out of the ring with an oxygen mask on a stretcher.
He was then put in an induced coma to assess the severity of the bleed on his skull.
Eubank Jr and his father have since spoken about how they had fears for Blackwell's health earlier in the fight.
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