Ex-Boxing Champ in Coma After TKO Loss
Former WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson was put into a medically induced after his fight Saturday night against Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Quebec City.
The latest report on Stevenson is that he was upgraded from critical to stable condition, according to his promoter, Yvon Michel.
Update on Adonis @AdonisSuperman: The state of Adonis has gone from critical towards stable from yesterday to today which is a relatively good news. He is in controlled sedation to facilitate his recuperation. (1/2)
— Yvon Michel (@yvonmichelGYM) December 2, 2018
His family, his wife Simone and Groupe Yvon Michel would like to thank the many people who have taken the time to send comforting messages. New information will be published has we get it. No other comments will be made until then. (2/2)
— Yvon Michel (@yvonmichelGYM) December 2, 2018
Michel added that until new information on Stevenson’s condition is available, no further comments from the promoter or Stevenson’s family would be forthcoming.
Stevenson, 41, was fighting Gvozdyk for the WBC Light Heavyweight championship, which Stevenson had held.
In the 11th round, Gvozdyk hit Stevenson with a barrage of punches that sent him to the corner and then to the floor.
The referee immediately called the fight, making Gvozdyk the new champion by TKO.
New champ here. Oleksandr Gvozdyk KOs @AdonisSuperman in the 11th. #StevensonGvozdyk pic.twitter.com/kOIgJpWYZf
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) December 2, 2018
As Gvozdyk celebrated his win with his corner, unbeknownst to him, Stevenson was still on the floor, unable to stand up, crawling between the ropes as his team attended to him.
Stevenson, who had held the title for five and a half years, was able to seat himself on the stool in his corner as his team examined him. But later in his dressing room, he collapsed, reported World Boxing News.
Adonis Stevenson’s Condition Changed From Critical To Stable https://t.co/TJjyGcZZLz
— Darrell Smith (@smittyboxing50) December 3, 2018
He was taken to a hospital in Quebec City where he was in critical condition.
Stevenson was placed into a medically induced coma to help aid the intense swelling to his brain, the World Boxing News reported.
WBC Office in Mexico City has lit a candle at Virgin of Guadalupe shrine. We invite you to join dedicated prayers from noon until 13 hrs Central time.
The world praying together for Adonis Stevenson !!! pic.twitter.com/IHABcVrsou
— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) December 3, 2018
Stevenson has a record of 29-2-1. He had held the title since 2013 and had successfully defended it 10 times.
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