Wilder crushes Ortiz to retain WBC heavyweight titleWBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder celebrates after knocking out Luis Ortiz in the seventh round of their title rematch at MGM Grand Garden Arena. LAS VEGAS: Deontay Wilder floored Cuba's Luis Ortiz in the seventh round to retain his World Boxing Council world title and preserve his unbeaten record in boxing's resurgent heavyweight division. Unbeaten in 43 fights and widely regarded as the most destructive puncher in the heavyweight division, the 'Bronze Bomber' recorded his 10th straight title defence, joining Muhammad Ali who did it between 1974 and 1978. He followed a jab with a crushing straight right that sent Ortiz crashing to the canvas. This was a rematch of their 2018 fight where Wilder battled through adversity to deliver a 10th-round stoppage.

Source: Bangkok Post November 24, 2019 06:00 UTC