Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale - May 18, 2019

[Ruthless-RKO]

Not surprising, wilder isn't a big name and it's a shitty fight. The only reason to watch is wilders perpetual combo of violence and vulnerability.

It’ll do over 12k

[tiny_acres]

It looks like you can sit in the ring for $2507.

You might even get a discount if you agree to ref.

That would be interesting to say the least

[Ruthless-RKO]

SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three Wilder vs. Breazeale undercard bouts on the network's social media platforms as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 18 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Unbeaten cruiserweight Deon Nicholson will take on Brian Howard in a 10-round fight and undefeated heavyweight and former Cuban Olympian Robert Alfonso will face Iago Kiladze in a 10-round showdown as two of the BombZquad's rising prospects take center stage. The streaming coverage also includes Brooklyn native and 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins returning for his eighth fight at Barclays Center in an eight-round super lightweight bout.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN streams live on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page leading up to the evening's SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder as he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challenger Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale.

Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased at ticketmaster.comand barclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.

The undercard action at Barclays Center includes unbeaten rising contender Antonio Russell (13-0, 11 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight fight and 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell (8-0, 8 KOs) stepping in for an eight-round super lightweight attraction. Additionally, 20-year-old Dylan Price (7-0, 5 KOs) competes in a six-round super flyweight matchup and Staten Island's Kenny Robles (5-1, 2 KOs) enters the ring for a six-round 140-pound attraction.

Representing Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the same hometown as heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Nicholson (11-0, 11 KOs) will look to keep his 100-percent knockout ratio intact when he steps in on May 18. The 28-year-old has fought professionally since 2016 and defeated then once-beaten fighters Shamarian Snider and Charles Dale by knockout in his two most recent fights. He will be opposed by Atlanta's Howard (14-2, 11 KOs), who most recently knocked out Garrett Wilson on March 1.

Originally from Havana, Cuba and currently residing in Orlando, Florida, Alfonso (18-0, 8 KOs) was a highly-decorated Cuban amateur who represented Cuba in the 2008 Olympics in addition to capturing a gold medal in the Cuban National Championships. The 32-year-old owns amateur victories over heavyweight contenders Luis Ortiz, Oscar Rivas, Andy Ruiz Jr. and Michael Hunter. Alfonso was victorious three times in 2018 before defeating Ray Austin in his 2019 debut in February. He will take on the 33-year-old Kiladze (26-4, 18 KOs), who is originally from Georgia but now lives in Los Angeles. Kiladze will look to rebound from his last outing, a loss to rising heavyweight Joe Joyce.

At just 21-years-old, Hitchins (8-0, 4 KOs) has quickly become a BROOKLYN BOXING staple, competing in seven of his first eight bouts at his hometown arena. The 2016 Haitian Olympian most recently stopped David Morales after three rounds at Barclays Center in March and will look to pick up his third victory of 2019 when he steps in on May 18.

[oogiebe]

I'm very curious as to how much Wilder will weigh for this fight.

[tiny_acres]

I'm very curious as to how much Wilder will weigh for this fight.

Guessing 220

[Thomastearns]

Not surprising, wilder isn't a big name and it's a shitty fight. The only reason to watch is wilders perpetual combo of violence and vulnerability.

"The only reason to watch is wilders perpetual combo of violence and vulnerability."

Yes, his own version of the big drama show.

It better be good as the undercard is uninspiring to say the least. What if Deontay takes him out in one?

Breazeale can bang a bit, so it's unlikely to go 12. It will be good to also compare Wilder's performance against the same opponent as Joshua's.

Anything other than a convincing win might take some of the heat out of their showdown and see the return of the 'hype job' shouts.

[Onetimeonly]

As long as he wins, the desire for the fight will still be there.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Wilder will come inside the CW limit.

[jamamb]

Wilder will come inside the CW limit.

what makes you say that? hes never done that his whole career

[candyslim]

Maybe not but he's working on it

[Ruthless-RKO]

what makes you say that? hes never done that his whole career

I’m messin mate. He just comes in lower each fight though. I have a feeling he will be back to usual weight of around 224lbs

[KiwiRider]

I just had another look at the Ticketmaster site. So many seats still available
Where is the money coming from to pay the fighters?
It just shows the difference between a good opponent (Fury, Ortiz) and umm, Brazeale.

[Onetimeonly]

I just had another look at the Ticketmaster site. So many seats still available
Where is the money coming from to pay the fighters?
It just shows the difference between a good opponent (Fury, Ortiz) and umm, Brazeale.

CBS has plenty of money. They'll be OK.

[Ilya Muromets]

Wilder will come inside the CW limit.

Maybe he has AIDS That's not normal.

I'm surprised so many here are picking B. by KO. To me, AIDS or no AIDS it just looks like another in the long string of mismatches the boxing bosses are presenting for our delectation

[oogiebe]

Maybe he has AIDS That's not normal.

I'm surprised so many here are picking B. by KO. To me, AIDS or no AIDS it just looks like another in the long string of mismatches the boxing bosses are presenting for our delectation

Breazeale is worm feed. Wilder inside six.

[Ilya Muromets]

Breazeale is worm feed. Wilder inside six.

Ha ha It irks me to agree with you, Oogyboogy!

[Ilya Muromets]

But seriously though, the late Tommy Morrison fought with AIDS.

[candyslim]

There's not too many beat that particular opponent, sadly.

[Rob3_142]

Breazeale is worm feed. Wilder inside six.

Ummm I'm going to say it won't be that straight forward. Wilder is not a good boxer, and Breazeale has the heart of a lion.

He took a barrage of physical abuse for 7 rounds against Joshua before he was got out of there.

I predict round 10.

[candyslim]

Not necessarily the round number, but I agree your assessment Rob. I guess round 10 is as likely as most though. He may even make it to the end. If only he was not quite so slow I'd say that with a bit more confidence .

[oogiebe]

Ummm I'm going to say it won't be that straight forward. Wilder is not a good boxer, and Breazeale has the heart of a lion.

He took a barrage of physical abuse for 7 rounds against Joshua before he was got out of there.

I predict round 10.

Wilder is a huge puncher and Breazeale is easy to hit. It's no reflection on AJ comparison to Deontay. AJ is still the better fighter, but this one ends earlier.

[candyslim]

You may be right Oogie but I always think of Breazeale as being very similar in flaws and attributes to the Frenchman, Johann Duhaupas. Wilder had no problem hitting him but Duhaupas took him into the late rounds and they both finished the fight looking like a pair of gargoyles.

Not Deontay's most impressive performance, I'd take some encouragement from that if I were DB.

[oogiebe]

You may be right Oogie but I always think of Breazeale as being very similar in flaws and attributes to the Frenchman, Johann Duhaupas. Wilder had no problem hitting him but Duhaupas took him into the late rounds and they both finished the fight looking like a pair of gargoyles.

Not Deontay's most impressive performance, I'd take some encouragement from that if I were DB.

That wasn't Wilder's best day for sure. I'm sticking to my opinion though. Wilder within 6.

[candyslim]

As is your right. I say he'll go longer but not with any great confidence. Probably because I like Breazeale. He might be short of skills and speed but he's got guts and I admire that in a fighter as you know.

[oogiebe]

As is your right. I say he'll go longer but not with any great confidence. Probably because I like Breazeale. He might be short of skills and speed but he's got guts and I admire that in a fighter as you know.

His guts is what's going to get him sparked.