WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder 39-0 (38 Ko's) took out his frustrations from the last 12 months by demolishing former champion Bermaine Stiverne 25-3-1 (21 Ko's) in a rematch on Saturday night in Brooklyn. A purposeful Wilder started boldly, establishing the jab, while a comparatively sedate Stiverne postured and feinted.. The breakthrough came halfway through the round when a vicious one-two dropped Stiverne heavily. The Haitian arose comfortably, shrugging off the knockdown, before walking into a further barrage that forced a second knockdown.. With Stiverne visibly stricken, Wilder moved in recklessly and pounded out a third and final knockdown to close the show, having to be almost pulled away by referee Arthur Mercante, leaving the broken Stiverne prone through the ropes..
Wilder, who had previously made mortal threats towards his opponent was refreshingly complimentary after the bout, thanking Stiverne for having the courage to step into the ring a second time, clean, unlike the rest of his previous opponents. Wilder however did make his intentions clear, "I want Joshua, no excuses mate, are you up to that test..?"
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