adminLAS VEGAS. — No one doubted Deontay Wilder could punch, not after knocking out his first 32 opponents as a pro.
Saturday night he showed he could box a little bit, too. And the payoff was huge.
Wilder became the first American to win a piece of the heavyweight boxing title in nearly a decade, staggering Bermane Stiverne early on his way to a 12-round unanimous decision that kept him unbeaten in 33 fights.
Going deep into a fight for the first time in his career, Wilder controlled the bout with a big left jab, often followed by right hands up the middle as he piled up points early on his way to the biggest win of his career.
“Who can’t box? Who can’t box?” Wilder shouted at the ringside media as the fight ended
The 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, who had never been past the fourth round in winning all 32 of his previous fights, had to go the distance in this one. — AFP.
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