Down on the scorecards, being outboxed and looking uncomfortable throughout, Deontay Wilder needed just an unforgiving right-hand knockout in the final seconds of round seven to make history with his tenth consecutive title defence during the eagerly-anticipated rematch against Luis Ortiz.
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Ahead of his heavyweight debut against Chazz Witherspoon live on DAZN overnight, the 32-year-old Ukranian (16-0, 12 KOs) already has eyes on the division’s big guns with intriguing showdowns to be made in 2020. Continue reading
During an eagerly-awaited unification bout, Errol Spence Jr won via split decision: 116-111, 112-115, 116-111 to retain his IBF belt while claiming the WBC world welterweight title against a relentless Shawn Porter at Staples Center in an enthralling Fight of the Year candidate. Continue reading
Dillian Whyte survived a ninth-round knockdown and ended Oscar Rivas’ unbeaten record with a unanimous points victory to win the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title and officially become the mandatory challenger for Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt during an electric night at London’s 02 Arena.
Making his Las Vegas debut with an eye on Deontay Wilder ahead of their 2020 rematch, it was crucial Fury made a statement. Doing precisely that, he also ended an unbeaten streak too with a dominant display at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
After all of the pre-fight animosity between the pair, pledges and promises from both, Wilder picked Breazeale apart and finished him in brutal fashion before the first round had even been concluded – retaining his WBC heavyweight title with worrying ease.
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Tyson Fury survived two knockdowns – one in the 9th round and a stunning blow in round 12 to earn a thrilling but deserved draw against WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder during a stunning spectacle at Staples Center, Los Angeles. Continue reading
