Published 18:09 IST, November 25th 2019
Deontay Wilder brags about being the hardest hitting puncher in boxing history
After a successful seventh-round knockout against Luis Ortiz, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder claimed himself as the hardest-hitting puncher in boxing.
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Deontay Wilder, WBC Heavyweight Champion retained his title for tenth time by kcking out Luis Ortiz in one of biggest re-matches of heavyweight boxing history on Sunday. It was t a plain and simple victory as Luis Ortiz dominated match for six rounds, while Deontay Wilder retained his title with one clean punch in seventh. A lot of fans believed that Luis Ortiz is going to avenge his loss but Wilder shut down his critics in style.
Luis Ortiz was about to create history with some spectacular moments throughout fight but could t survive mighty right hand from Deontay Wilder in seventh round. After his 42nd victory, 34-year-old WBC champion claims himself to be hardest-hitting puncher in boxing history with 41 kckouts and a shining WBC heavyweight gold on his shoulder. Kw what Deontay Wilder has to say about himself.
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Deontay Wilder: ‘‘I am hardest-hitting puncher in boxing history”
Well, re is doubt that Deontay Wilder is one of greatest heavyweight boxers in recent times and his right hand has victimised a lot of veterans with thing to offer from or side. After 10 consecutive title defences, Deontay Wilder has levelled himself up with great Muhamm Ali and American feels that he has earned his respect to say that he is hardest-hitting puncher in boxing history. According to Wilder, he gives people great fights and great kckouts, believing that his achievements deserve more recognition. ' Bronze Bomber' got his hands on WBC heavyweight title in January 2015 and he has been retaining it since n. In between, he has faced Dominic Breazeale, Tyson Fury, Luis Ortiz (2X) among ors and ' Bronze Bomber' has walked out with his title every time.
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"You've got to give me my credit. It's s that it took me over 40 fights to get recognition that I truly deserve. When people see me, y have never seen my style. It took m a while to get used to what I display, my talent that I present to boxing. said Deontay Wilder
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Boxing news: What's next for Deontay Wilder?
After a successful victory against Luis Ortiz, WBC is heing towards ar epic re-match with Tyson Fury on February 2020. duo ended up in a draw after ir first battle was hard-fought and Fury is only man, who survived Deontay Wilder's brutal right hand. Take a look at Tyson Fury's recent tweet.
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18:00 IST, November 25th 2019