Deontay Wilder vs. Damon Reed

Deontay Wilder 223 lbs beat Damon Reed 228 lbs by KO at 1:59 in round 2 of 6

• Date: 2011-06-18
• Location: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
• Judge: John Westerterp

Notes

U.S. heavyweight Deontay Wilder, 25, annihilated compatriot Damon Reed, 39, by imposing knockout in the second round in the fight against organized last night in Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA). Wilder won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics (China/2008).

With the support of 3500 fans Wilder (17-0-0, 17 KOs) had already mastered the first chapter. In the next round, the two fins traded heavy blows until the promising heavy put Reed (46-16-0, 32 KOs) on the ropes, and with various combinations, sent his rival to the canvas, ending the confrontation 1min59seg. The knockout is even more important for Deontay Wilder, as Damon Reed has lost his last fight (in February) to James Toney on points only.