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[56], In August 2015, it was announced that Wilder would make his second defense against WBC #12 Johann Duhaupas (32-2, 20 KOs) on September 26 at the Legacy Arena, Alabama. By the tenth, Ortiz was struggling to keep his composure and Wilder brutally saw blood to end the argument. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Killer Buzz Arena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. Water Oaks Farm Arena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board", "Boxe: Evgeny Romanov, le dernier homme à avoir mis KO le surpuissant Deontay Wilder", "81 - 91kg (heavyweight) men results - Boxing - Beijing 2008 Olympics", "Deontay Wilder destroys Owen Beck in 3rd round! As of February 2020, he is ranked as the world's second-best active heavyweight by BoxRec,[2] third by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[3] and fourth by The Ring magazine.[4]. The bout was the most watched boxing match in the United States for 2017, until the Thurman-Garcia unification fight drew 3.74 million on March 4. His overhand right has become a weapon known and feared by all in the heavyweight division. Wilder is particularly known for his formidable punching power, having knocked out every opponent he has defeated. [153] Talking about how the fight came together, Fury said, "We have two men who will fight anyone. Wilder hurt Ortiz with a right hand at the end of round nine. Guilty of getting complacent for a split-second when clearly up on the cards, Szpilka was taken out in one of the most shocking KO’s of Wilder’s career. [Wilder and his team] understand that. 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It forced Arreola to quit on his stool. Prior to the stoppage, Firtha was dropped twice in the opening round. There were a lot of doubters, but he showed a lot of heart, and I needed that kind of guy to fight here in Alabama." We knew we had to wear him down. At the time of stoppage, one judge had the fight 39–37 for Wilder, whilst the remaining two judges had the fight 38–38 after four rounds. At 2:59 of the opener, Stiverne had been down courtesy of a straight right hand. He was the world heavyweight champion. In an arena where you could hear every pop of Wilder’s punches, it was one of the most eery endings to a fight. Deontay Wilder: Wins, losses and professional record. It was believed that the drugs in question were diuretics chlorothaizide and hydrochlorothiazide, which are used to treat high blood pressure but also can be used as masking agents for performance-enhancing drug use. [91][92], On January 25, 2017, it was reported that Wawrzyk had failed a drug test, ruling him out of the fight. [143] At the same time, Eddie Hearn was working a deal out for Joshua to fight WBA mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (34-1, 24 KOs). To view this content you need to upgrade your subscription from BT Sport Lite to BT Sport Pack. [60] The fight was the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC and averaged 2.2 million viewers, peaking at 3 million viewers. [151] Wilder was scheduled to be in Belfast to further promote the fight. [120], On fight night, in front of 10,924, Wilder retained his WBC title with a commanding first-round knockout. It takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of pride to step in the ring with someone like me. As soon as the fight resumed, Wilder landed another right hand, putting Stiverne down a second time. Stiverne came into the fight noticeably out of shape and tried to sell it as part of his training camp. And the Alabama-born star also launched an astonishing rant against the boxing legend when a fan called him out for not 'overcoming the Mike Tyson era.'. The 34-year-old KO artist is preparing for his 43rd fight on Saturday when he rematches Cuban star Luis Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. [79] For the fight, Wilder wore white trunks with black trim, featuring a portrait of his personal idol and the late heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali who had died recently. amazingly, Liakhovich launched a protest after the fight regarding potential fouls. [74] Wilder claimed he is still interested in fighting and beating Povetkin in the future, as this was a fight he had trained hard for and was hoping to make a statement against an elite heavyweight. Promoter Andrei Ryabinsky added that Povetkin did take meldonium in 2015, but stopped before it was banned, and only "leftover traces of meldonium at a very low concentration (70 nanograms)" were found in a blood sample given by the 36-year-old last month. I didn't sit still. [19] Wilder knocked out Harrison in round one. Entering round nine, Szpilka, aware from the ring commentators he could no longer win the fight on the cards, changed strategy and took a gamble. [46] Shortly after the fight, Wilder cut his relationship with Golden Boy Promotions and Al Haymon became his new manager. [75] On February 14, 2017, Wilder won $7 million plus legal fees after taxes, in court, over the cancellation of the fight. [132], Wilder overcame difficulty and knocked Ortiz out in round ten to retain his WBC title in front of a crowd of 14,069. That's something I usually don't do." Wilder then agreed to state the two best heavyweights got into the ring and fought. Chicken! In the post fight interview, Wilder said, "You have to give props to Stiverne for getting in the ring. I've been waiting for a long time. [114], On October 4, the WBC withdrew its sanction on the Wilder vs. Ortiz fight and ordered Wilder to fight mandatory Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KOs). In this sport, any punch can end a fight. Fury stepped on the scale first and weighed in at 256½ pounds, his lightest since his comeback following his lay off. That man is a fearsome puncher, and I was able to avoid that. The attendance at the arena was announced 11,974. The others were Malik Scott (KO 1), Bermane Stiverne (UD 15), Luis Ortiz in their first match (TKO 10), Tyson Fury (SD 15), and Dominic Breazeale (KO 1). He conquered Deontay Wilder 10 years ago, can he do it again? [167], The event was both a critical and a commercial success. [98], In front of a hometown crowd of 12,346, Wilder won by TKO in round five. Wilder has previously bragged that he could have knocked out the 1986 version of Tyson. [93][94] Luis Ortiz put himself forward for the fight only to be shot down due to him failing drug tests in the past. [89][90] After announcing Wawrzyk as his opponent, Wilder received criticism from fellow boxers, boxing experts and fans for choosing "an easy fight", having yet another voluntary defense and not fighting a top-level heavyweight. Ortiz was considered by many to be one of the most avoided heavyweights in the division, and with good reason: he has knockout power and is a highly decorated amateur. Both of the previous opponents recovered from various knockdowns throughout their contest, proving that his power in a single shot was less deadly. He faced Ethan Cox (2-2-1), winning by second-round technical knockout (TKO) after knocking Cox down three times. It was a very one sided fight — after taking punishment in round seven, referee Jack Reiss went over to Duhaupas' corner telling him he would need to do more or he would stop the fight. Ortiz never informed VADA that he had been on medication. Referee David Fields kept a close eye on the Wilder and appeared to be close to stopping the fight, but Wilder survived the round. It was a great fight and I performed well." This led to his nickname The Bronze Bomber. That's why you can't criticize nobody you don't know. Email him: [email protected], Aymeric Laporte Sends Classy Message To Virgil van Dijk After ACL Injury, Fan Creates Hilarious Compilation Of Gareth Bale's Second Spurs Debut, Virgil van Dijk Has Reportedly Ruptured His ACL, Could Be Sidelined For 7-8 Months, rematches Cuban star Luis Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, he could have knocked out the 1986 version of Tyson, astonishing rant against the boxing legend when a fan called him out for not 'overcoming the Mike Tyson era. According to TheRing.tv, Stiverne agreed a mid six-figure payday to allow the fight to take place. In his legendary wins against the likes of Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, it was relentless pressure, rather than absolute power that propelled him into the Hall of Fame. Wilder started the fight using his jab to keep Stiverne at distance. The judges scored it 118–109, 119–108, and 120–107. Advert Is it time to start calling Deontay Wilder … He was slightly heavier for his most recent bout with Ortiz at 219.5lbs (15st 6oz) but he is set to be dwarfed by Fury on the scales ahead of February’s rematch. I want them to be able to go home to their family." He was completely unable to control his body, such was the force. Meanwhile, Wilder has only won the WBC championship in his career after stripping Bermane Stiverne of the title in 2015. He fought twice before retiring in 2013. [160], In front of a crowd of 17,698 at the Staples Center, Wilder and Fury fought a twelve-round split decision draw, meaning Wilder retained his WBC title. A grudge match versus Breazeale was always going to bring a destructive Wilder to the table. Liakhovich was kept down for some time in the ring, before being helped to a stool. [47], On May 8, 2015, Wilder announced that he would make his first defense in his home state of Alabama, which would be the first heavyweight title fight held in the state.
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