Deontay Wilder dispatched Dominic Breazeale with a lightning-quick first round knockout to remain the WBC heavyweight champion. With a steamroller right hand, the Bronze Bomber sent the title challenger crashing to the canvas at the Barclays Centre just two minutes and 17 seconds into the opener. But the counterattack lasted seconds before Wilder, after a jab with the left, unleashed the decisive blow. The right hand connected with Breazeale’s jaw and the challenger crumpled on the spot, lying spread eagle as Wilder danced around the ring. Wilder said on Sunday: “The rematch will happen, like all these other fights will happen.

Source: Irish Examiner May 19, 2019 04:52 UTC