Deontay Wilder was in command on Saturday night in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Following his title-winning victory over Bermane Stiverne on Saturday night, newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder spoke with pure joy about the fight itself and what his future holds.
Wilder (33-0, 32 KO’s) was too strong, smart, and powerful for Stiverne, who drops to 24-2-1 with 21 knockouts.
In the wake of his victory, Wilder is motioning for the best available opponents and seems keen on meeting up with WBA/WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko sooner rather than later.
Look below for some all-access post-fight coverage from the MGM Grand of Wilder’s victory as well as bonus updates throughout the week.
Amir Mansour says he would have whooped Deontay Wilder’s ass on Saturday night
Deontay Wilder “I want to unify the heavyweight titles by year end w/ Wladimir Klitschko” (via FightHub)
Deontay Wilder FULL post fight press conference after winning title (via ProBoxingInsider)
Deontay Wilder: In my perfect plan I would defend agaisnt Tyson Fury, and then Klitschko (via BoxeoMundial.com)
David Lemieux is aware he will be avoided at 160 (via BehindTheGloves)
Kevin Kelly: “Wladimir Klitschko would knock Deontay Wilder out quick” (via Dontae’s Boxing Nation)
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