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Round 8 Commentary

Round 8 begins as the bell sounds.
Coetzee lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Wilder on the end of that punch.
Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Coetzee lands an uppercut to the jaw.
Wilder throws a good combination that temporarily slows Coetzee.
Coetzee lands the lead cross.
Gerrie Coetzee lands a jab to the head of Wilder.
Wilder lands a strong cross!
There's the uppercut from Wilder. That opening has been there all night for him.
Deontay Wilder retreats to his own corner ...
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Wilder is down on his back!
Ref Florian points Coetzee to a neutral corner and begins the count over Deontay Wilder ...
The count reaches 6 as Wilder is struggling to climb off of the deck.
At 9, Wilder is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy.
Florian is looking at Wilder closely, and he will allow the fight to continue.
Coetzee throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Wilder drops to one knee and will take the count!
Florian stands over Wilder and begins the count ...
At 6, Wilder finds his legs and stands up while the referee administers the standing 8.
It's over! Florian looked at Wilder and waved it off!
This fight ends at 2:35 of the 8th round and your winner by TKO is Coetzee!!!

Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 2:35 mark in Round 8 … Gerrie Coetzee!

Gerrie Coetzee - Record: 8-1-0 (5) & Deontay Wilder - Record: 0-9-0