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Wilder Defeats Arreola To Keep Heavyweight Title

Alex Jones - BlazeRadio General Manager
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After his last two entertaining fights in Alabama,the city of Birmingham expected more of the same when it was announced that Deontay Wilder would be fighting Chris Arreola at Legacy Arena downtown.

Wilder delivered.

The WBC Heavyweight Champion defeated Arreola by TKO in the eight round to retain his title in front of his home crowd. The Tuscaloosa native paid tribute to the late, great, Muhammad Ali with his trunks and gear, and also honored Ali with his performance as he danced and put on a show for almost 12,000 people.