Deontay Wilder obliterated a fighter who had a very successful amateur career.
Later tonight, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ will finally make his big return against Tyrrell Herndon at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas, USA.
With his career on the line, Wilder needs a knockout akin to his finish over Dominic Breazeale.
In recent years, the warrior has looked a shadow of his former self, with fans hopeful he can rediscover the ferocious form he had during his run to becoming WBC heavyweight world champion.
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Deontay Wilder ruthlessly knocked out Kertson Manswell
On August 4, 2012, Deontay Wilder went head-to-head with Kertson Manswell at the Civic Center Expo Hall in Mobile, Alabama, USA.
Going into the bout, his opponent looked set to provide a stern test, having won silver medals in the Commonwealth Games, the Pan American Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games.
However, the reality turned out to be anything but, with Wilder producing a scintillating performance.
The power puncher started confidently, quickly finding a home for his jab. In response, Manswell began targeting the body.
Out of nowhere, Wilder found a straight right followed by a left hook to put his opponent on wobbly legs. Sensing the moment, the American charged in, landing another two big shots that put Manswell on the canvas.
The Trinidad and Tobago fighter bravely beat the count, but quickly found himself on the floor for a second time after taking another powerful shot.
Once again, Manswell made it back to his feet, but when another left hook dropped him for a third knockdown, the referee called a halt to the action.
Deontay Wilder secured a scary knockout in 2010 against a fighter who was showboating just seconds before
While Wilder’s most famous knockouts came during his run as world champion, he scored plenty of epic finishes before his time at the pinnacle of the sport.
With devastating power in his hands, it’s ill-advised for any fighter to showboat in front of the Alabama brawler.
However, on one occasion, that’s exactly what happened.
In a crazy turn of events, Wilder knocked a fighter out who was dancing in the ring.