Ukraine’s Oleksandr Gvozdyk knocked out Adonis Stevenson in the 11th round at the Videotron Centre, in Quebec City on Dec ember1, 2018. The former light heavyweight champion was hospitalized after his defeat to Gvozdyk.
Stevenson’s promoter Yvon Michel tweeted that his client was in intensive care and in critical condition. The Canadian boxer had been placed in an artificial coma as a preventative measure due to a possible a brain hemorrhage.
According to his girlfriend, Simone “Sisi” God, the Superman is now out of a medically induced coma and recovering with his family and medical staff three weeks after the fight.
“On behalf of Adonis and our family, I wanted to take a minute to thanks everyone who has taken the time to reach out, send prayers and post about Adonis’ injury. We are so grateful for the outpour of messages, gifts and support that have come our ways.” Sisi said.
“Despite the information that has been leaked in the media, I would like to clarify the situation and say that Adonis is awake. He treats his injury with family members and the doctors around him. Adonis is a world champion in the ring and he demonstrates the same aggressiveness, strength and determination in his rehabilitation.
“Adonis and our family are so thankful to you all for your love and support and respectfully ask to continue to grant Adonis and our family privacy as he heals from this accident.
“With the holidays here, Adonis is spending time enjoying music and spending time with his month-old daughter Adonia and his family and sends his love and appreciation to you all.
”While our Superman Adonis recovers, I’ll be stepping on to deal with all business related to Adonis as the Superwoman he always tells me I am.” Sisi added.
Oleksandr Gvozdyk stops Adonis Stevenson in 11th round in Canada. (Source:www.talksport.com)
Admitted to hospital specialized in neurosurgery and treatment of head trauma following his defeat by KO in the 11th round of his World Boxing Council light heavyweight bout, Stevenson had to undergo surgery the following night.
According to Dr. Alexis Turgeon, the hospital’s ICU specialist, on December 5, Stevenson suffers from severe brain injury and is expected to have sequelae.
“Yes, I just spoke to his girlfriend [Simone “Sisi” God] and what she told me is extremely encouraging. I’m going to see him tomorrow morning in Quebec City.” Michel said.
