Deontay Wilder was taken to hospital for examination following a stoppage defeat to Tyson Fury, several media outlets report.
Wilder suffered seven rounds of punishment in Las Vegas, Nevada as the "Gypsy King" produced a brutal masterclass to become world heavyweight champion again.
Fury's heavy beating left Wilder with an ear injury and his absence from the post-fight press conference led the Athletic reporter Mike Coppinger to tweet that it was because he was sent to "local hospital."
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In his tweet, Coppinger said Wilder was taken to hospital for examination of an apparent ear injury along with general observation following a knockout defeat and seven rounds of punishment.
"It may have affected his equilibrium [in the fight]," said Wilder's trainer Jay Deas at the press conference. "He's going to get a couple stitches there."
The loss means Wilder's record falls to 42 wins (41 KOs) against 1 loss (1 KO) and 1 draw.
Speaking to ESPN after the defeat, Wilder said: Things like this happen. The best man won tonight.
"I was ready to go out on my shield. I had a lot of things going on, coming into this fight. My leg was already weak coming in, due to other little things.
"I make no excuses. I just wish that my corner would have let me go out on my shield."
