For five years, Adonis Stevenson was WBC light heavyweight champion. Because he felt invincible because of his great clout, he gave himself the fight name "Superman". In the night to Sunday Stevenson lost in Quebec against the Ukrainian Alexander Gwosdyk by Ko in the eleventh round. With fatal consequences: He is in the hospital in the intensive care unit.
Stevenson promoter Yvon Michel confirmed the critical condition of the 41-year-old. Michel said he was with the boxer's family and asked for his understanding that there are no further details at this time.
Stevenson had been in the lead against Gwosdyk on points as he fell to the ground in the eleventh round in a heavy thunderbolt. He got back to normal after a long treatment and was able to leave the ring unaided. In the locker room, his condition deteriorated quickly, so he had to be taken to the "Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus".
Stevenson has won 29 of his 32 professional bouts, 24 of them prematurely. For Gwosdyk it was the 16th victory in the 16th fight, 13 of which celebrated the Ukrainian by knockout