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Adonis Stevenson in medically induced coma

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#1 ·
Trying to reduce swelling in his brain. It shocked me when I read it. I guess I didn't expect it.

On a side note: That ref was horrible. Gvozdyk was held up by the ropes from Stevenson's signature left but no knockdown given ffs.
 
#4 ·
Hopefully Stevenson may be on the improve :

Adonis Stevenson reportedly has been put into a medically-induced coma to lessen the pressure caused by brain swelling. His condition has been upgraded from "critical" to "stable."

Stevenson's promoter Yvon Michel stated, "I have received dozens of requests for interviews but in agreement with the doctor responsible for the care given to Adonis, I will for the moment abstain to avoid any misinterpretations in a situation constantly evolving. Thank you for understanding."

https://fightnews.com/adonis-stevenson-update/35414
 
#5 ·
One of the doctors who worked the Stevenson-Gvozdyk fight, Dr Jean Doré, said he and his colleagues are at a loss to medically justify the sport.

"The goal of boxing is to inflict damage on the opponent, often by knocking him unconscious. And that carries important risks for severe head trauma", Jean Doré said.

"I can't say we can justify it," Doré said.

Yet despite his misgivings, Doré said he prefers to remain ringside rather than leave the sport.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4725123/adonis-stevenson-boxer-knockout-medical-community-questions/

:think
 
#6 ·
Someone should ask Doré how he feels about coal mining.
- Or Alaskan crab fishing. Or fracking. Or joining the military. Or becoming an LA cop.

Or curling!
Evidently, the object of curling is to bore the spectators into such a stupor, they WISH they were dead.
It's brutal, I tell you.
(Even worse than an Al Haymon event.)
 
#11 ·
Adonis Stevenson has never been my favorite fighter... I cheered loudly watching him finally get knocked out... but I felt like a horrible, horrible person when I found out he was significantly injured in the fight. Here's hoping he makes a speedy and full recovery so he can be there for his family.
 
#12 ·
I just listened to a press conference given by his doctor. He’s had surgery on the night after the fight and was put on sedatives to induce a clinical coma. He’s in a stable, but still critical situation : he breathes with the assistance from a machine. Let’s hope we (and more importantly his family) have some good news later this week.
 
#17 ·
No good news yet unfortunately :

The medical team treating boxer Adonis Stevenson in a Quebec City hospital said Wednesday it is too early to say anything definitive about his prognosis as he continues to receive treatment for a severe traumatic brain injury.

Intensive care specialist Dr. Alexis Turgeon told reporters the 41-year-old fighter remains in stable but critical condition after a knockout loss Saturday night in his WBC light heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine.

Turgeon said he could not offer an informed opinion on the Montreal boxer's chances of a full recovery.

"If I had clear answers, I would give them," Turgeon told reporters at a news conference requested by the family. "The family would like them too. They're asking the same questions as you."

Stevenson's condition deteriorated after he was helped into the dressing room following Saturday's fight, and he was transported by ambulance to Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus from the Videotron Centre.

He was admitted with "a traumatic brain injury" that required rapid neurosurgery, the physician said.

He added that Stevenson is under mechanical ventilation, is sedated and requires specialized neurological monitoring.

Turgeon said by the time Stevenson arrived at the emergency room, he wasn't able to speak.

"His level of consciousness was altered -- like someone who was sleeping deeply," Turgeon said.

"When you have a (traumatic brain injury), you have the first injury and then, over time, in the first minutes and hours after the injury, that's when the damage starts to progress," he added. "That's when your level of consciousness will be altered."

A neurosurgeon quickly operated to reduce bleeding in the brain.

Turgeon said the next step for Stevenson is to get past the critical phase, which doctors hope can happen by the end of the week.

That will depend on the results of monitoring, further scans and assessment of his condition.

"When we are satisfied with the monitoring and his condition, we will try decrease the sedation and drugs to keep him under controlled sedation," Turgeon said.

Sedation allows doctors to watch for secondary effects and reduces oxygen consumption in the brain, he said.

"With all the treatment we're giving him, a person couldn't tolerate all that without sedation," Turgeon said.

Turgeon cautioned against using "medically induced coma" to describe Stevenson's condition, saying the preferred medical term is an "altered level of consciousness."

Stevenson does have certain factors in his favour.

"He's a healthy man, in good shape and we didn't suspect any damage to his brain prior to this injury," Turgeon said.

But there are likely to be some lasting effects.

"It's a traumatic brain injury. The majority of people come out of it with after-effects," the doctor said.

Turgeon said Stevenson's family members, who are by his bedside, wanted to express thanks for all the messages of support they have received.

He asked that people refrain from reporting medical details that do not come from official sources, because the family is affected by speculation and rumours they read on social media.

The Haitian-born Stevenson is father to five children, including a newborn daughter.

Stevenson's partner, Simone God, tweeted a message late Tuesday to Stevenson, saying his infant daughter misses him.

"You promised you'll be back for her after the fight and I know you'll be back! Love you," she said.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/adoni...after-traumatic-brain-injury-doctor-1.4205918
 
#24 ·
Stevenson had a claimed glass jaw his entire career. other than the boone fight it took legit brain damage to knock him out. I'm not saying Stevenson was great but he was way better than people gave him credit for. it was a very competitive fight. lots of press scores had it 6-4 Gvosdyk and lots had it as close as 5-5. didn't matter with the ko. hope he gets better.
 
#26 ·
It's good that they were able to get the swelling down enough for him to wake up and speak. Hopefully he is able to recover from this paraplegia enough to live a normal life. He had a great career and appears to just barely have avoided complete tragedy.
 
#29 ·
By the ref not calling it a knockdown he gave Stevenson a better chance at KOing him but he still couldnt so calling it a KD was pointless in the end
What?!
Oh. That's not good. It's been what, 2 weeks now?
 
#38 ·
Statement from his Girlfriend says he's awake:
https://fightnews.com/girlfriend-adonis-stevenson-is-awake/36922

Media statement regarding former world champion Adonis Stevenson from Girlfriend Simone "Sisi" God:

On behalf of Adonis and our family, I wanted to take a minute to thank 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 way.

Superman is a world champion and has demonstrated his strength in facing every obstacle he has ever faced. He is a legend in the eyes of his fans, and a man that demonstrates to his family daily that inner strength and love can change and redeem even the greatest of hardships.

Despite recent reports being leaked to media, I wanted to clarify that Adonis is awake. He is healing from his injury in the private company of his family and his dedicated medical team. Adonis is a world champion in the ring and is exhibiting that same grit, strength and determination in his recovery.

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 Adonia and his family and sends his love and appreciation to you all.

While our Superman Adonis recovers, I'll be stepping in to deal with all business related to Adonis as the Superwoman he always tells me I am.

We are truly blessed by God and all of you for your support.
 
#40 ·
According to his girlfriend, Simone God, Adonis Stevenson is beginning to speak and walk again and she is confident he will be able to make a full recovery.

"Last month, I disclosed that Adonis had woken up and was healing from his injury in the private company of his family and his dedicated medical team. Today, I am happy to share that after months of grueling workouts and physical therapy, Adonis has taken his first few steps, and is working towards walking independently." God said in her statement.

"Despite his champion health, these improvements to his condition have not come easy. Adonis has pushed himself as the true champion that he is, incorporating courage and determination into his recovery. It has been a true gift to watch his health improve and we are grateful for every advancement he has made. Adonis is a world champion in the ring and continues to exhibit strength and perseverance in his rehabilitation. Additionally, I am happy to share that Adonis is beginning to verbally communicate and is able to speak to our family, friends and his medical team. At this time, I am confident that our 'Superman' will make a full recovery. On behalf of Adonis and our family, I thank you once again for your messages and ongoing support. We are truly humbled by your love and well wishes."

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/boxer-a...tinues-following-knockout-loss-171035406.html
 
#42 ·
"I have conversations with Adonis in the same manner that I've had before his accident. He moves on his own, he eats well. He spends weekends at home. What I am told is that there is still room for improvement, but he is very, very well supervised with therapy when it comes to his memory and on the physical side. He's doing good."

"His recovery is beyond anything I could ever think of after seeing him in a coma in Quebec."

https://www.boxingscene.com/adonis-stevenson-talking-walking-spending-weekends-home--138595
 
#45 ·
Sounds like he's making a good recovery. Regardless of what he's done in the past, nobody deserves that, especially with a young family to bring up.
Erm, those girls will be fucked up for life, he had played a part in destroying the entire adult lives of several unwitting human beings for his own selfish gain, I don't like to see this happen to any fighter, even Stevenson given his background, however, he has, and still will have, a far more 'charmed' life than those girls. Karma's a bitch.
 
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