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
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Tag: WBC
Errol Spence Jr beats Shawn Porter, unifying middleweight gold in memorable battle
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 beats Oscar Rivas on points, now Deontay Wilder’s mandatory challenger
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.
Tyson Fury wins in style with second-round TKO over Tom Schwarz
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.
Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with devastating first-round KO over Dominic Breazeale
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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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fight to thrilling draw in WBC world heavyweight title bout
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
Deontay Wilder retains title after brutal knockout of Luis Ortiz in tense affair
Deontay Wilder survived a genuine scare in round seven to knockout Luis Ortiz, retaining his WBC Heavyweight title while keeping his unbeaten record intact. The 32-year-old also took time out to send a message to critics and potential competitors alike, as the division continues to become an intriguing prospect in 2018.
