Throwback: On this day last year, Deontay Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale (Watch video)

Throwback: On this day last year, Deontay Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale (Watch video)

After suffering a defeat to British boxer Tyson Fury earlier this year American boxer Deontay Wilder relinquished the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight belt after almost five years as champion.

However, this time last year Wilder defended his title at the Barclays Center New York against another American fighter Dominic Breazeale.

Breazeale went rounds with Unified Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and was expected t be a tough challenge for Wilder.

However Wilder provided an incredible first round knockout,

Watch highlight of Wilder’s win below

On this day! 💥 @BronzeBomber KO'd Dominic Breazeale with this stunning right hand in the 1st round 1 year ago today 😮⚡ pic.twitter.com/LqMV9nyBaA

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— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) May 18, 2020