Watch Showtime Championship Boxing: Wilder vs. Szpilka
- 2016
- 1 Season
Showtime Championship Boxing: Wilder vs. Szpilka was a highly-anticipated boxing event that took place on January 16, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight was broadcast live on Showtime, and was one of the most exciting matches in recent boxing history.
The main event of the night was a heavyweight title fight between the unbeaten WBC champion, Deontay Wilder, and Polandâs Artur Szpilka. Wilder was coming into this fight with a perfect record of 35-0, with 34 of those wins coming by way of knockout. In contrast, Szpilka had a record of 20-1, with 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
The fight was highly anticipated for a number of reasons. For one, it was Wilder's first fight since knocking out Johann Duhaupas in September 2015. Additionally, Wilder was facing off against Szpilka, the European champion, who was known for his excellent footwork and speed in the ring.
From the opening bell, Wilder came out with guns blazing, looking to take the fight to Szpilka. He began the first round by using his size and reach advantage to keep Szpilka at bay, peppering him with jabs and hooks. While Szpilka was able to land a couple of counter punches, Wilder was clearly in control of the round.
The second round saw more of the same from Wilder, as he continued to land jabs and hooks on Szpilka. However, Szpilka was able to rally and landed a few punches of his own, stunning Wilder with a left hand. Wilder quickly recovered, however, and went back to dominating the round.
As the fight progressed into the later rounds, Szpilka started to gain some momentum, landing a few more punches on Wilder. However, Wilder was still in control of the fight, landing the vast majority of punches.
In the ninth round, Wilder caught Szpilka with a brutal right hand, knocking him out cold. The punch was so devastating that doctors rushed into the ring to check on Szpilka, who was unconscious for several minutes before being taken out of the ring on a stretcher.
Overall, Showtime Championship Boxing: Wilder vs. Szpilka was a thrilling event that showcased the talent and skill of two of the worldâs best heavyweight boxers. Wilderâs knockout of Szpilka was one of the most memorable moments in recent boxing history, and cemented his status as one of the top boxers in the world today.
The undercard for the event was also impressive, featuring a number of exciting fights. Notable matchups included a featherweight bout between Jesus Cuellar and Jonathan Oquendo, a middleweight fight between Antoine Douglas and Les Sherrington, and a light heavyweight match between Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and Yunieski Gonzalez.
In the end, Showtime Championship Boxing: Wilder vs. Szpilka was a huge success, drawing a large crowd to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and garnering significant media attention. It was a night that will be remembered by boxing fans for years to come.