Deontay Wilder vs. Artur Szpilka title fight free on Showtime, YouTube

In the main event, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will make his third defense against Poland’s Artur Szpilka, who is out to become that nation’s first-ever heavyweight title-holder.

The only blemish on his record came two years ago at the hands of former world-title challenger Bryant Jennings who stopped him in the final round, but since then he has won four in a row against Tomasz Adamek, Ty Cobb, Manuel Quezada and Yasmany Consuegra, who was was forced to quit in the second round with a knee injury. Finally, after 30-plus fights of feasting on tomato cans, Wilder (35-0, 34 KOs) had seemingly justified the hype surrounding him and the vast potential of his unique physical skill set. The Jan. 16 live doubleheader will mark the first heavyweight world championship fights in Brooklyn since James Jeffries knocked out James Corbett in the 23rd round on May 11, 1900, on Coney Island. Wilder said he was saving his actions for the ring.

The Bronze Bomber with the big smile, power punch and killer charm is ready to take on the bright lights of the big city. But patience runs thin when a “world” champ is said to need developmental fights. “He has a confident, infectious personality”.

It’s the classic boxer versus puncher scenario and the pick is for Glazkov to come out on top via the judge’s scorecards but Martin’s ability to change a fight with one hook makes him a live underdog in this one.

“In keeping with our heavyweight theme, we are featuring our long history with Evander Holyfield and airing some of his biggest fights”.

Deontay Wilder is tended to by his corner after defeating Johann Duhaupas at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on September 26, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama.

I don’t see Wilder losing this fight but I believe that he is already looking beyond it at the likes of Fury and Povetkin and that will affect his performance.

The rest of the division will be tuned into both shows I’m sure. I’ll go to London for that.

“Getting to this point is very exciting but it will feel even sweeter when I walk out of that ring with the belt on Saturday”. I had to let him know, ‘You’ve got to back up. Mike Tyson, perhaps the most famous recent name in boing on the American side, plans to arrive Friday.

As for NY, it will be nice to be there without training. There, he almost brawled with Szpilka after the two got close.

So Duva pulled Glazkov back (much to the consternation of Wilder’s people and then-promoter of note, Lou DiBella) in order to go the easier route to a world title against Al Haymon’s Charles Martin. Galzkov, a 31 year old had an extensive amateur career that culminated in his winning the Bronze Medal in the Superheavyweight division of the 2008 Olympics.

“The boxing media of the world will be there in force and we’re headlining”, Deas said. I’m going to box and I’m going to show off my power for everyone. He can say whatever he wants, but we will see it in the ring.

I’m looking forward to going out to NY to watch Deontay Wilder. Saturday’s fight will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

“Barclays Center needs a face and I want my face to be a part of that place”, Wilder said.

Wilder suffered a hand injury against Stiverne and had his least impressive win as a pro, but it was the fight in which he claimed the title.