Deontay Wilder has done it again, this time at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night in the Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz 2 fight.
Deontay Wilder defended his WBC Heavyweight title with a stunning seventh-round KO over Luis Ortiz in an important rematch of their 2018 brawl.
Going through to the sixth rounds, both fighters were not doing much, with Ortiz winning most of the frames. Wilder was seemingly biding his time until he unleashed one of his signature move that ended the fight. Here is a look at the seventh-round highlight-reel KO:
Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz 2 KO
Following his thrilling victory, Wilder affirmed that a February rematch against Tyson Fury will indeed be next up on the docket for him. He also reinforced his desire to become undisputed champion.
“Next we have Tyson Fury, of course, the rematch next,” Wilder said in the ring following his latest highlight-reel KO. “Then, after that, I want one champion, one face, one name.”