Wilder's First Promotion a Success

Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder didn’t get to see much of the action in his first promotion. He was too busy meeting fans and taking pictures as the mob at the Belk Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama followed his every step. “I sincerely want to thank everyone who came out to make the event such a success. It was great to meet and talk to everyone and hear their words of encouragement. They want the next heavyweight champion of the world to be from Alabama,” said Wilder.

In the main event, Tuscaloosa native Keandrae Leatherwood (14-2-1, 10 KOs) landed a picture perfect left hook to the body of Mickey “Time Bomb” Scarborough (8-9, 8 KOs) halfway through the first round to score the knockout. Scarborough tried to beat the count but couldn’t. “It may have been the best body shot I’ve ever thrown,” said Leatherwood. “Fighting at home for the first time, there’s nothing like it.”

Other results:

Pierre Webster UD4 Michael Doyle

Keith Thompson UD4 Derek Walker

Tom Howard TKO1 Anthony Middlebrooks

Gary Kelly TKO3 Willie Kyles

Justin Brunetti UD4 Carlos Dumas

Rashad Jones TKO4 Corey Harris

Wilder promoted the event with longtime coach/manager Jay Deas.