American boxer Deontay Wilder has been taken to hospital after being completely beaten by his British counterpart Tyson Fury on Sunday morning.
The Bronze Bomber was outclassed by Fury, 31, who landed him the first professional defeat of his career.
The 34-year-old was bleeding from his left ear and mouth before the fight was stopped in the seventh round.
Fury was then crowned WBC heavyweight champion.
After the fight, Wilder criticised his corner for throwing in the towel and not letting him continue the fight.
Deontay Wilder was reportedly taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons after his loss to Tyson Fury, per @latimessports
Wilder's corner threw in the towel in the seventh round.
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He could not attend the post-fight press conference and was taken immediately to hospital to be examined for possible ear injuries as well as a general observation, the Telegraph reports.
His trainer, Jay Deas, took his place in the press conference and said: “He had a small cut inside the ear which may have affected his equilibrium so he’s going to get some stitches.”
