Stiverne-Wilder Creating A lot of Buzz, Says Espinoza

WBC World Champion Bermane "B. Ware" Stiverne (24-1-1, 21KOs) and undefeated heavyweight contender Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder (32-0, 32KOs) are ready for their eagerly anticipated heavyweight world title fight on Saturday, Jan. 17 live on SHOWTIME® at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Stiverne-Wilder should be a gripping, intense encounter for as long as it lasts. Neither boxer is a fan of the other and, with a combined 54 knockouts in 58 fights, both heavy-handed heavyweights expect to triumph by knockout.

Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Showtime Sports, says the fight in generating a lot of buzz.

"It is an intriguing fight and the perfect way to kick off the New Year on Showtime. This fight has been rumored for quite some time. The media demand is on par with a [Floyd] Mayweather fight. The Heavyweights are definitely back. This is one of the most highly anticipated fights in the U.S. in many years," Espinoza said.