Deontay Wilder gave a devastating knockout to beat Luis Ortiz just when his WBC heavyweight belt looked to be slipping away.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ was being outboxed and outclassed by his 40-year-old opponent before unleashing a vicious blow in the seventh round that ended the contest.
It was just what Wilder needed while trailing by a long way on the scorecards at MGM Grand Garden Arena and on his way to a points defeat.
It looked for a lot of the evening like there could have been another huge upset in the heavyweight division this year after Andy Ruiz Jr’s win over Anthony Joshua.
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Wilder didn’t land a single blow on Ortiz all fight, but came up trumps with a huge right hand when it mattered.
AND STILL!
Deontay Wilder with the KO in Round 7 to defend his WBC Heavyweight title! #WilderOrtiz2 pic.twitter.com/zxz0CpkQDJ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 24, 2019
Ortiz was laid flat on the canvas and failed to make the 10 count as Wilder held onto his WBC belt in the most spectacular style.
