Boxing: I was KO’d by a better fighter, admits Tony Bellew

Tony Bellew, right, on his way to defeat against Adonis Stevenson in Quebec City (Reuters)

Tony Bellew admitted he was outclassed by Canadian Adonis Stevenson as his WBC light-heavyweight title fight ended in a sixth-round knockout.

It was the Liverpool fighter’s second professional defeat after losing to Nathan Cleverly in 2011. Bellew tweeted: “The fans who travelled, I’ll be forever in your debt. I’m truly shocked. Like I said the better man won, no excuses. Thanks again for the support.”