Deontay Wilder looking for big things in 2012

Image: Deontay Wilder looking for big things in 2012By Scott Gilfoid: Unbeaten heavyweight knockout artist Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (20-0, 20 KO’s) is reportedly saying he’s going to be stepping up the level of his competition in 2012 and looking to go after some big names in the heavyweight division. In a recent interview, the 26-year-old Wilder said that the original plan that he had with his promoters at Golden Boy Promotions was for him to crank out 25 straight wins before moving up to a higher level.

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Deontay Wilder looks sensational in stopping David Long in the 1st round

By Scott Gilfoid: Boxing fans got to see one of the newest heavyweight stars last Saturday night on the undercard of the Adrien Broner vs. Vincente Rodriguez fight when former 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist for the U.S Deontay Wilder (20-0, 20 KO’s) added his 20th straight knockout with a one-punch KO of the usually durable David Long (11-2-2, 7 KO’s) at the U.S Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Deontay Wilder destroys Daniel Cota in 3rd round KO

By Scott Gilfoid: The future of the heavyweight division Deontay Wilder (19-0, 19 KO’s) chocked up his 19th consecutive knockout last Saturday night in stopping an able Daniel Cota (17-4-1, 10 KO’s) in the 3rd round of a scheduled 8 round bout on the undercard of the Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirkland fight at the Centro de Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico. Wilder knocked Cota down two times in the fight, finishing him off with a lancing right hand at 2:55 of the 3rd.

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Deontay Wilder winding down training for Dominique Alexander fight on 8/27

Image: Deontay Wilder winding down training for Dominique Alexander fight on 8/27By Scott Gilfoid: One of the best up and coming heavyweight talents in the division Deontay Wilder (17-0, 17 KO’s is putting the finishing touches to his training camp for his next fight against Dominique Alexander (20-11-1, 9 KO’s) on August 27th at the Water Oaks Farm Arena, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wilder, only 25, is a 2008 Olympic heavyweight bronze medalist for the U.S, and one of the biggest punchers in the heavyweight division.

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Deontay Wilder vs. Dominque Alexander on August 27th

Image: Deontay Wilder vs. Dominque Alexander on August 27thBy Scott Gilfoid: Deontay Wilder (17-0, 17 KO’s), arguably the best raw talent in the heavyweight division right now by far, will be back in the ring later on this month on August 27th against the tough as nails Dominque Alexander (20-11-1, 9 KO’s) in a scheduled six round bout at the Water Oaks Farm Arena in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wilder has what many boxing fans feel is the best right hand in the division. He’s got one punch knockout power with his right. However, he still needs to develop his left hand and his jab a lot more.

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Fury: I want Deontay Wilder and David Price while I get ready for Wladimir

Image: Fury: I want Deontay Wilder and David Price while I get ready for WladimirBy William Mackay: Unbeaten British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (15-0, 10 KO’s) doesn’t want to take on old timers and past their best heavyweights in the division while he’s getting ready to fight IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Fury says he wants to take on unbeaten young heavyweight prospects like Deontay Wilder (17-0, 17 KO’s) and David Price (11-0, 9 KO’s) before he takes on Klitschko.

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Deontay Wilder vs. Damon Reed on 6/18

Image: Deontay Wilder vs. Damon Reed on 6/18By Scott Gilfoid: Former 2008 Olympic heavyweight bronze medalist Deontay Wilder (16-0, 16 KO’s) will be hunting for his 17th straight knockout later on this month on June 18th when the 25-year-old Wilder faces the hard hitting Damon Reed (46-15, 32 KO’s) at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wilder has been stunning as of late, bowling over most of his opposition in one or two rounds and make it look easy.

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