“This is all for Naieya (daughter), man. I will be a champion one day, I promised that to her…..And now that I have this opportunity I can’t let her down.” – Deontay Wilder
Undefeated heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., has a chance to fulfill his destiny and become the first U.S.-born Heavyweight Champion in nearly a decade when he challenges Bermane Stiverne.
Sports reporter Mark Kriegel talks with Wilder about his journey–his struggle–to get to this critical moment in his life. Watch this special video interview and feature with Deontay Wilder and don’t miss the fight of his life, this Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME® from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
“Return to Glory” Stiverne vs. Wilder is a 12-round fight for Stiverne’s WBC title taking place Saturday, Jan. 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the 12-round co-feature, unbeaten Leo Santa Cruz goes against Jesus Ruiz and undefeated Amir Imam meets Fidel Maldonado Jr. in a 10-round super lightweight bout.
