Deontay Wilder News
Deontay Wilder wants Tyson Fury rematch next, preferably in February
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019
Heavyweight boxing superstar Deontay Wilder called out rival Tyson Fury for a rematch, and he hopes the fight takes place next February. Wilder took on Luis Ortiz in a rematch on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Like in their first fight in March 2018, Wilder was able to get the better of Ortiz and this time knocked him out in the seventh round to defend the WBC heavyweight title. After winning the fight, Wilder took the microphone and called out Fury for a rematch.
Joe Rogan reacts after Deontay Wilder KO’s Luis Ortiz
Christopher Taylor - November 24, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was eagerly looking forward to tonight’s Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz rematch in Las Vegas. Rogan had taken to Instagram earlier in the afternoon to express his excitement.
Pros react after Deontay Wilder KO's Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-0-1) put his title on the line in a rematch against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz had first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz 2 Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) will puts his title on the line in a rematch against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will beat Anthony Joshua 'easily' in rematch
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2019
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will defend his heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 7. Ruiz Jr. and Joshua first fought in June where Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world as he TKO’d the Englishman. The win made him the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury accepts Stipe Miocic's challenge, willing to fight UFC champ after Deontay Wilder rematch
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2019
Tyson Fury wants to fight Stipe Miocic but says he needs to solve some unfinished business with Deontay Wilder first. On Monday, Miocic said he is more intrigued by the Fury matchup than a Daniel Cormier trilogy fight. Although the lineal boxing heavyweight champion wants the fight, he says he must fight Deontay Wilder first.
Tyson Fury sends message to 'big, bum dosser' Deontay Wilder
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2019
Deontay Wilder recently claimed that Tyson Fury, who he battled to a controversial draw in late 2018, is afraid of a rematch with him. It didn’t take long for Fury to respond — and he didn’t hold back.
Joe Rogan considers Deontay Wilder 'an anomaly'
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019
It’s no secret that Joe Rogan is pretty high on WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The UFC commentator and podcaster frequently gushes over the brick-fisted boxer, and has even had him on a guest on his show in the past. On the latest edition of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show, which featured boxer Terence Crawford as a guest, Rogan once again sang the praises of Wilder.
Junior dos Santos wants to fight Deontay Wilder: 'I can see many holes in his game'
Tom Taylor - June 27, 2019
If Junior dos Santos defeats Francis Ngannou at UFC Minneapolis this weekend, he hopes it’ll earn him a heavyweight title shot — though he doesn’t intend to wait for that opportunity. If he does re-capture heavyweight gold, dos Santos then plans to challenge one of the top boxing champions in the world — something he attempted to do during his first reign as UFC champion. “Back when I was the champion in 2012, I challenged Wladimir Klitschko, he was the champion at that time, and I said I would beat Wladimir Klitschko in a boxing match but of course I’m not a good promoter like Conor McGregor and he got the fight against [Floyd] Mayweather,” Junior dos Santos told MMA Fighting this week. “Klitschko actually replied to me, he said anytime, anywhere, something like that. But then I lost my belt, I lost the fight to Velasquez and I lost the belt so it didn’t make much sense anymore to promote that fight.
Deontay Wilder reacts after Tyson Fury TKO's Tom Schwarz
Christopher Taylor - June 16, 2019
Current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was not all that impressed after Tyson Fury defeated Tom Schwarz via second round TKO this weekend. Fury had made it look easy against the previously undefeated Schwarz. The ‘Gypsy King’ dropped the German fighter in round two before eventually forcing the referee to step in and call the contest after unloading a flurry of punches.
Tyson Fury shares plans for 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2019
Last night, heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury put on a show, pummeling the out-matched Tom Schwarz to a second-round knockout. Shortly after this victory, the Brit called for a rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who he battled to a controversial draw in December. Fury plans to fight once more on October 5, possibly in New York, then rematch Wilder in 2020. He vowed to give an even better performance when he meets the American knockout artist for a second time.
Dana White ranks the top heavyweight boxers
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2019
Heavyweight boxing is the best it’s been in years. At the top, there are the likes of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and now Andy Ruiz Jr. who is coming off of a shocking knockout win over Joshua. Although they all haven’t all fought each other, many rank them as the top-four. And, UFC president, Dana White agrees. In an interview with BT Sport, he decided to rank the four of them. There, he says Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight boxer right now.
Deontay Wilder sends message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following victory over Anthony Joshua
Christopher Taylor - June 4, 2019
Current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has sent a message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following the Mexicans massive upset win over Anthony Joshua. Ruiz handed Joshua his first career loss by seventh round TKO to claim the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles.
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury react after Andy Ruiz Jr. TKO's Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world this evening, defeating Anthony Joshua via seventh round TKO in New York. Ruiz (33-1, 22 KO’s), who stepped up on short notice for the fight, captured the IBF, WBA and WBO titles with massive upset win.
Deontay Wilder says 'contracts have been signed' for rematch against Tyson Fury for early 2020
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2019
When Deontay Wilder fought Tyson Fury back in December it was one of the marquee boxing fights of the year. There, “The Gypsy King” seemed to be winning the fight until “The Bronze Bomber” hit him with a combination of strikes that knocked him down. Miraculously Fury got up from brutal knockdown and fought the final minutes of the fight. And, when the scorecards were read it was announced a draw, the expectation was an immediate rematch would happen. But, that was not the case. Rather, Deontay Wilder took on Dominic Breazeale and is now slated to rematch Luis Ortiz in September.
Joe Rogan wants Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder fight
Tom Taylor - May 28, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou and and WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder compete in different sports, but UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes they’re bound by one key similarity: They both hit absurdly hard.
Dominic Breazeale protests Deontay Wilder KO: Stoppage was 'a little early'
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2019
On Saturday night, Deontay Wilder was set for his first boxing fight since his controversial draw against Tyson Fury back in December. This time, Wilder was taking on Dominic Breazeale. Although the challenger landed a few good shots in the opening moments, the WBC heavyweight champ opened up on the 33-year-old and appeared to knock him out cold just 2:17 into the first round.
Tyson Fury reacts to Deontay Wilder's KO victory
Tom Taylor - May 19, 2019
Last night, undefeated WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder delivered yet another violent, one-punch knockout, this time at the expense of challenger Dominic Breazeale. Tyson Fury, who battled Wilder to a draw late last year, was watching this fight closely. Speaking in a short video posted to his Instagram, Tyson Fury shared his thoughts on his rival’s destructive performance. He sang the praises of Wilder at length, but ultimately reasserted his belief that he deserved to win his 2018 draw with the American, and proclaimed himself the true king of the heavyweights.