The biggest heavyweight matchup in the United States in a decade is coming to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The current WBC Heavyweight Champion, Bermane Stiverne (24-1-1), is facing undefeated knockout specialist, Deontay Wilder (32-0-0), January 17th in Las Vegas.
Stiverne is the current WBC Heavyweight title holder, winning the vacant title by defeating Chris Arreola in the 6th round by TKO this past May.
Wilder is undefeated as a professional, winning every single bout by knockout. He is the current WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion. His last fight was this past August where he defeated Jason Gavern, who retired from the fight after the fourth round.
This fight will be for the WBC Heavyweight title.