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By Luis Sandoval - Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder kept his impressive streak of knockouts going as he disposed of his opponent Kertson Manswell in the very first round of their televised Fox Sports main event Saturday night in Mobile, AL.
It was a short night for the 2008 Olympics Bronze medalist who put on a dominant performance in front of a supportive crowd in his home state.
Things started slow as Wilder began to work behind his jab and keeping his shorter opponent on the outside. Manswell, who was a late replacement for Wilder’s original opponent Kelvin Price, decided to try and mount an attack as he made an attempt to get on the inside. It proved to be disastrous.
Wilder landed a big left hook and followed it up with a right hand that send Manswell crashing to the canvas. The power that secured Wilder 23 knockouts in 23 fights showed up quickly and had Manswell in serious trouble.
Manswell would beat the count only to find himself off his feet again as Wilder landed a glancing left hook that sent Manswell flying across the ring and onto the mat. The 2nd knockdown was a result of shaky legs as much as it was from a punch that didn’t land as cleanly for Wilder. [Click Here To Read More]
It was a short night for the 2008 Olympics Bronze medalist who put on a dominant performance in front of a supportive crowd in his home state.
Things started slow as Wilder began to work behind his jab and keeping his shorter opponent on the outside. Manswell, who was a late replacement for Wilder’s original opponent Kelvin Price, decided to try and mount an attack as he made an attempt to get on the inside. It proved to be disastrous.
Wilder landed a big left hook and followed it up with a right hand that send Manswell crashing to the canvas. The power that secured Wilder 23 knockouts in 23 fights showed up quickly and had Manswell in serious trouble.
Manswell would beat the count only to find himself off his feet again as Wilder landed a glancing left hook that sent Manswell flying across the ring and onto the mat. The 2nd knockdown was a result of shaky legs as much as it was from a punch that didn’t land as cleanly for Wilder. [Click Here To Read More]
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