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Boxer Deontay Wilder: I punched to hurt
Updated On: 25 November, 2019 10:01 AM IST | Las Vegas | AFP
American boxer Wilder knocks out Cuban Luis Ortiz with a single punch in Round 7 to retain WBC heavyweight crown; delighted over a perfect shot

America's Deontay Wilder (left) throws a punch at Cuba's Luis Ortiz during their WBC heavyweight title bout in Las Vegas on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Las Vegas: Unbeaten Deontay Wilder landed a devastating right hand to knock out Luis Ortiz in the seventh round and retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight title. Wilder, 34, remains on course to achieve his goal of unifying all four heavyweight belts despite being largely outboxed by Ortiz before the explosive one-punch finish at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas late Saturday night. "When I see the right shot, it is baby good night," Wilder said.
Destructive puncher
Unbeaten in 43 fights, Wilder showed why he is widely regarded as the most destructive puncher in the resurgent heavyweight division. The "Bronze Bomber" recorded his 10th straight title defence to equal Muhammad Ali who achieved the feat between 1974 and 1978. Only four heavyweights in the history of boxing have made more than 10 consecutive title defences.
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