Deontay Wilder

Breazeale, Hurd, And Deontay Wilder Win By Stoppage

... and at one point hard Hurd hurt and backed into a corner; but Hurd turned the tide of the fight back in his favor in the seventh round when he had Harrison badly hurt with good body shots and chopping right hooks. Hurd kept up the pressure in the eighth round and appeared to be physically hurting Harrison with every punch that he landed. Hurd finally scored a thudding knockdown in the ninth round when he connected with a clean straight right hand that sent him crashing backwards to the mat. Harrison got back up at the count of nine, but spit out his mouthpiece as the referee was talking with him. The referee immediately waived off the fight, despite the protest of Tony Harrison. Jarrett Hurd wins by TKO at 2:24 of the ninth round. The main event was between Deontay Wilder (37-0) and Gerald Washington (18-01) for the WBC Heavyweight Title. Washington established his jab in the opening round and was causing Wilder some problems early on. Wilder was not used to facing boxers as tall as Washington and he had difficulty finding his openings in the second round and at times was moving backwards. Washington landed some heavy body ...

Deontay Wilder's Fight Vs. Gerald Washington Viewed As 'step One To Unification

... defense against Gerald Washington (18-0-1, 12 KO) on Feb. 25 in Birmingham's Legacy Arena. Televised FOX coverage begins at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Alabama Title __link__. Wilder has long wanted to hold all the major belts, but hasn't had the chance for a unification bout. "This is the year," said Jay Deas, Wilder's manager and trainer. "We have been patient beyond what anybody should be. We've said this is the year. We're calling this fight 'Step one to unification.'". There are two other fights early this year besides Wilder's that could shape some unification fights. The big fight will come on April 29 in London. Anthony Joshua (18-0, 18 KO) is fighting Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KO) in a unification fight for the IBF, WBA and IBO belts. WBO title belt holder Joseph Parker (22-0, 18 KO) is scheduled to fight Hughie Fury (20-0, 10 KO) on April 1 in New Zealand. Joshua holds the IBF belt. Tyson Fury, who defeated Klitschko in late 2015, vacated the WBA, IBO and WBO titles pending an investigation into doping and medical issues. ...

Deontay Wilder Opponent For Birmingham Fight Tests Positive For Banned Drug

... title after the man he was scheduled to fight tested positive for a banned drug. Multiple outlets, including ESPN , are reporting that Andrzej Wawrzyk of Poland tested positive for the anabolic steroid stanozolol. The Wilder-Wawrzyk fight was to have been the main event in a Premier Boxing Champions card on Fox in prime time on Feb. 25 in Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Speaking with Alabama News Center, promoter Lou Di Bella said the show will go on with a substitute fighter. That replacement could be named by the end of this week, he said. “Luckily for heavyweights, they don’t have to make weight,” the CEO of Di Bella Entertainment said. “There is plenty of time. I know I can replace the fight.”. For the second time in the past seven months, Deontay Wilder is looking for a substitute challenger for his World Boxing Council title after the man he was scheduled to fight tested positive for a banned drug. Multiple outlets, including ESPN , are reporting that Andrzej ...

Navy Vet Gerald Washington Comfortable As The Underdog Versus Deontay Wilder

... to compete for a share of the heavyweight championship shortly after Andrzej Wawrzyk became the second Wilder opponent in his last three fights to fail a drug test administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) as part of the WBC’s Clean Boxing Program. The chance was too good to pass up, even if, by his own admission, it came sooner than expected. He was already training for a bout on the undercard, so when a chance to move up to the main event came, it was a no-brainer to accept. Washington knows he's an underdog but says he fears no man. David A. Smith/Getty Images. A lot of times in boxing it’s circumstances (even more than talent) that dictate the course of careers. A boxer has to be in the right place at the right time and grasp at something he or she may not have been preparing for in the moment. Washington’s relative lack of ...

Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Slams Boxing Drugs Cheats After Winning Court Battle With Russian Rival Who Missed Their 2016 Fight

... in July, securing a comfortable win, and he got his chance to beat Povetkin in the court instead of the ring this week. The heavy-handed Alabama hero took time out of his current training camp for the upcoming clash with Gerald Washington – himself another sub for drug cheat Andrzej Wawrzyk – to attend the eight-day trial in New York where the jury unanimously ruled in his favour on Monday. Wilder was pleased with the outcome but he still bitter with the shameful way both his last two scheduled opponents have prepared for their fights before getting found out. AP: Associated Press. The WBC boss was seen on the court steps during the trial over the Russian‘s doping. Anthony Joshua says a knockout would be the cherry on top in Klitschko fight. Wilder said: “I was shaking my head. It's sad. “It’s sad for the sport. I just hope something even more can be done about this situation before it ruins the sport of boxing. “I think the WBC is doing a fabulous job in bringing the doping program and having these fighters sign up for it and if they don't they're off the rankings. “But I also would like to ...

Deontay Wilder Has A New Opponent For His Return To Boxing In February

... but that adds more excitement to the fight for me. I'm looking forward to going to Birmingham and coming away with a victory just like I did in my last fight there.'. Wilder (37-0, 26 KOs) was originally expected to take on Alexander Povetkin in May, but a failed drug test by Povetkin put that fight on hold. The two fighters scheduled "tune-up" bouts this winter with Wilder taking on Wawrzyk and Povetkin taking on Bermane Stiverne in the hopes of meeting in 2017. Instead, Povetkin failed another drug test hours before fighting Stiverne. Now, Wilder is just focused on putting on a show for the fans. "I was disappointed when Wawrzyk tested positive for a banned substance and wasn't available to fight. I didn't want to disappoint my loyal fans in Birmingham, who have always supported me,' said Wilder, who will be making his fifth title defense. "I'm glad Gerald Washington ...

Deontay Wilder Retains Wbc Heavyweight Title And Quickly Calls Out Joseph Parker

... Marvin Gentry. Deontay Wilder has retained the WBC world heavyweight tile with a win over Gerald Washington. Deontay Wilder has retained the WBC world heavyweight title and now he wants a shot at Kiwi Joseph Parker. Wilder knocked out Gerald Washington in the fifth round in the fight in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday [NZ time] and quickly turned his focus to Parker and his WBO title after the fight. In the post-fight interview in the ring the American heavyweight sent a message to Parker who was ringside. ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT. Joseph Parker's training partner Izu Ugonoh has been knocked out in his first fight in the United States. "I'm ready for Joseph Parker. The question is, is he ready for me. READ MORE. *  Fury says Parker fight set for NZ. "I've done my part Joseph Parker, now it's time to do yours.". It seem to be all a bit more friendly after the fight with Wilder and Parker pictured together in the changing room area. Ad Feedback. Meanwhile Parker's training buddy Izu Ugonoh was been knocked out in his fight in the United ...

Deontay Wilder Lands Thunderous Knockout Blow To Stop Gerald Washington

... the first four rounds, but he proved all it takes is one punch from the heavyweight champ. Wilder (38-0, 37 KOs) was tentative and immobile to start the fight, staying stagnant and allowing Gerald Washington (18-1-1) to keep the pressure on with his jab and counterpunches. But in just a flash, Wilder ended the fight with a flurry. Washington dropped like a sack of potatoes into the ring ropes and continued to fight for a short time before the ref finally called off the action. After not doing much of anything in the first four rounds, Wilder opened up his stance a bit in the fifth. He was still being patient and waiting for his opportunity, and once it came, he would not let go. It took two punches to drop Washingto,n and once he was told by the ref to continue fighting, Wilder seemed to let out a bit of frustration from the first four rounds, throwing everything he had at Washington to make sure that was the end of the fight. Though we didn’t really see The Bronze Bomber get tested too much, it was interesting to see him fight someone ...