Adonis Stevenson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adonis Stevenson
Statistics
Real name	Stevenson Adonis
Nickname(s)	Superman
Rated at	Super middleweight Light heavyweight
Height	5 ft 11 in
Reach	77 in
Nationality	Canadian
Born	(1977-09-22) September 22, 1977 (age 47) Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	32
Wins	29
Wins by KO	24
Losses	2
Draws	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  Canada Commonwealth Games Silver 2006 Melbourne Middleweight

Stevenson Adonis, known as Adonis "Superman" Stevenson, is a former professional boxer from Haiti and Canada. He was born on September 22, 1977. He competed in boxing from 2006 to 2018. In 2013, he won the WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal light heavyweight titles. He achieved this by defeating Chad Dawson with a quick knockout in the first round. This victory earned him awards for Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year from The Ring magazine.

Adonis Stevenson was famous for his fast hands and powerful punches. Many considered him one of the strongest punchers in boxing during his best years. He successfully defended his WBC and lineal titles ten times over five years. His boxing career ended after a serious injury in a fight in 2018.

Early Life and Challenges

Adonis Stevenson's full name is Stevenson Adonis, but he is known by his first name, Adonis. He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As a teenager, he faced many difficulties. He learned from his past challenges and decided to focus on a new path in life.

Amateur Boxing Career

Adonis Stevenson started his boxing journey as an amateur. In 2004, he became the middleweight champion in Quebec. He was recognized as the best amateur boxer in Canada in both 2005 and 2006. Stevenson also won the Canadian national title in these two years.

In 2006, he competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. He won a silver medal there, which was the only boxing medal for Canada at those Games. He lost to Australian boxer Jarrod Fletcher in the final match.

Professional Boxing Career

Adonis Stevenson became a professional boxer in September 2006 when he was 29 years old. His first fight was against Mike Funk in Montreal, Canada. Stevenson won quickly, knocking Funk out in just twenty-two seconds.

Super-Middleweight Division

Early Professional Fights

On August 1, 2009, Stevenson defeated Anthony Bonsante with a first-round knockout in Montreal. Stevenson landed a strong left punch that sent Bonsante down. The referee stopped the fight, giving Stevenson another quick win. He also won against Jermain Mackey by TKO in the fifth round on September 25, 2009.

First Professional Loss

On April 17, 2010, Stevenson had his first professional loss against Darnell Boone in the United States. Stevenson had knocked Boone down twice in the first round. However, in the second round, Stevenson was hit by a strong right punch and went down for the first time in his career. He got back up, but the referee stopped the fight, believing Stevenson could not continue.

Returning to Title Contention

After his loss, Stevenson continued his career. He won the North American Boxing Association (NABA) title on April 8, 2011, by knocking out Derek Edwards in the third round. He then won against Dion Savage (Shujaa El-Amin) in the first round on September 17, 2011. He kept his title by defeating Aaron Pryor Jr. on December 10, 2011.

Stevenson moved up in the rankings for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title. He won by knockout in the first round against Jesús González on February 18, 2012. He then fought Noe Gonzalez on April 20, 2012, winning in the second round. His next fight was against Don George on October 12, 2012. Stevenson knocked George down several times and won by TKO in the 12th round.

Light-Heavyweight Division

Rematch with Darnell Boone

On March 22, 2013, Stevenson had a chance to get revenge against Darnell Boone, the only boxer who had defeated him. The fight took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Stevenson won the rematch by knocking out Boone in the sixth round. He landed a powerful left uppercut and a straight left that sent Boone to the canvas.

Winning the World Title against Chad Dawson

Stevenson then moved up to the light heavyweight division to challenge champion Chad Dawson on June 8, 2013. Before the fight, Dawson said he had never heard of Stevenson. However, Stevenson surprised everyone. He landed a left hook very early in the first round, dropping Dawson. The referee stopped the fight, giving Stevenson an unexpected knockout victory. This win was Stevenson's eighth straight knockout victory. The knockout was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 2013.

Defending the Title: Cloud and Bellew

The WBC ordered Stevenson to fight Tony Bellew, but first, he was allowed to defend his title against Tavoris Cloud. This fight happened on September 28, 2013, at the Bell Centre. Stevenson showed his speed and power, dominating Cloud. Cloud could not continue after the seventh round, giving Stevenson another win.

On November 30, Stevenson defended his light heavyweight title against Tony Bellew at the Colisée Pepsi. Stevenson became the first boxer to stop Bellew, winning by TKO in the sixth round. Stevenson knocked Bellew down with a left hand, and then landed more left hands, leading the referee to stop the fight.

More Title Defenses: Fonfara and Sukhotsky

In May 2014, Stevenson fought Andrzej Fonfara in a tough 12-round match. Stevenson started strong, knocking Fonfara down twice. Fonfara recovered and even knocked Stevenson down in the ninth round. Stevenson won the fight by decision after 12 rounds.

In December 2014, Stevenson defended his titles against Dmitry Sukhotsky in Quebec City. This was his fourth title defense. Stevenson controlled the fight and won by knockout in the fifth round with a single powerful punch.

Continuing Dominance: Bika and Karpency

On April 4, 2015, Stevenson defended his titles against former super middleweight champion Sakio Bika. Stevenson knocked Bika down in the sixth and ninth rounds. He won the fight by decision after 12 rounds, keeping his world titles.

On September 11, 2015, Stevenson fought Tommy Karpency in Toronto. Karpency had recently defeated Chad Dawson, whom Stevenson had beaten for the title. Stevenson knocked Karpency down twice in the third round, and the referee stopped the fight, giving Stevenson a TKO victory.

Seventh Title Defense: Williams Jr.

On July 16, 2016, Stevenson defended his WBC and Lineal titles against Thomas Williams Jr. in Quebec. Stevenson knocked Williams down in the first round. He then knocked out Williams in the fourth round, successfully defending his titles for the seventh time.

Rematch with Fonfara

On June 3, 2017, Stevenson had a rematch with Andrzej Fonfara at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Stevenson dropped Fonfara in the first round with a left hook. In the second round, Stevenson continued to land powerful punches. Fonfara's trainer stopped the fight after just 28 seconds, and Stevenson kept his world titles.

Challenging Fight: Jack

Stevenson's next big fight was against Badou Jack on May 19, 2018, in Toronto. It was a very close and competitive fight. One judge scored it for Jack, while the other two judges scored it a draw. This meant the fight was a majority draw, and Stevenson kept his WBC and Lineal titles for the ninth time. Stevenson landed powerful body shots in the later rounds, while Jack was more active overall.

Final Fight: Gvozdyk

On December 1, 2018, Stevenson defended his title against interim champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Quebec City. Gvozdyk ended Stevenson's five-year reign as champion by stopping him in the 11th round by TKO. Gvozdyk landed a series of punches that sent Stevenson down, and the referee stopped the fight.

Recovery and Legacy

After his fight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Adonis Stevenson suffered a serious injury. He was taken to the hospital and received intensive medical care. His condition was critical, but he showed incredible strength and resilience in his recovery.

By February 2019, Stevenson had moved to a medical facility in Montreal to continue his treatment. He made amazing progress, learning to talk and move more each day. In June 2019, he gave his first public interview, expressing his gratitude and positive spirit. He shared that his recovery had surprised doctors and that he was feeling much better.

Stevenson has since focused on helping others. He became the "Champion of Hope" for the WBC, a role where he helps people who have suffered concussions. He believes boxing saved his life and wants to use his experience to support others facing similar challenges. He is grateful for his recovery and the opportunity to inspire young people.

Professional Boxing Record

See also

In Spanish: Adonis Stevenson para niños

• List of light heavyweight boxing champions
• List of WBC world champions