November 4, 2017: Wilder beat Bermane Stiverne (USA) by KO in Round 1. Wilder became WBC champion after being taken to 12 rounds by the same opponent in 2015 but Stiverne was destroyed in the rematch. He hit the deck three times before the referee stopped the fight. It took Wilder's record to 39-0, with 38 knockouts. Getty

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