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Golden Boy Boxing Prospect Deontay Wilder Wins In Mississippi

As the boxing year charges full steam ahead, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist Deontay Wilder, the lone US boxer to medal at the Beijing Games, is already making a statement in his first year as a professional.

The heavyweight looked impressive in scoring a first round technical knockout victory against Shannon Gray, 1-1 (0), at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus, Mississippi on Friday, March 6.

The four round main event ended abruptly in the first frame after Wilder landed a left hook-right hand combination that knocked Gray into the ropes.

Wilder followed up and landed a right hand to score the first knockdown of the bout. Gray got back to his feet, but was immediately caught with a flurry of punches.

A body shot to Gray’s mid-section resulted in a second knockdown and when Gray was unable to stand, a victory for Wilder.

With the win, Wilder’s professional record increased to 2-0 (2). He will look to increase his win total to three in his next bout which will take place on Saturday, March 14 at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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