Wilder retains WBC heavyweight title with knockout of Molina (The Associated Press)

Deontay Wilder gave his Alabama fans what they expected in his first WBC heavyweight title defense: a knockout. Wilder successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title with a ninth-round knockout of Eric Molina on Saturday night at Bartow Arena, a short drive from his hometown. Wilder (34-0) delivered a right hand that turned Molina around and sent him falling on his back.