That same inevitability factor and perception of immortality as a champion was removed from Wilder’s aura in the next two fights, where he was twice knocked out by Tyson Fury. Robert HeleniusĭEONTAY WILDER PUTS HELENIUS TO SLEEP IN THE FIRST ROUND /w4g71M9lBl The term ‘punchers’ chance’ is often uttered when discussing a hard-hitting heavyweight, but after witnessing the ultimate ‘get out of jail card’, it seemed like it was more of a ‘punchers’ inevitability’ when tasked with the towering Wilder. ‘King Kong’ was well on his way to avenging his lone career defeat, outboxing and hurting Wilder throughout the first seven rounds, until he was halted by a vicious one-punch-knockout that left him visibly shellshocked on the canvas. Although, the second fight showed something else in the American – the will and heart of a champion. Many will argue that Wilder’s first victory over Luis Ortiz was more iconic for the now 37-year-old, capping off a tough nights’ work against the previously undefeated Cuban. Boxing Previews And Picks: Crews-Dezurn vs Marshall, Smith vs Maxwell, Anderson vs Martin
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