Former Deontay Wilder sufferer Artur Szpilka made fairly an entrance for his newest MMA combat earlier than being obliterated in seconds.
The Polish fight star, who confronted Wilder in 2016, entered the octagon in a particular chamber to make him look extra sinister. It didn’t work and was for theatrical functions solely, as Arkadiusz Wrzosek wasted no time shaming the ex-professional boxer.
Preventing at KSW 94, Wrzosek moved to 5-0 by stopping Szpilka earlier than the combat had even obtained off the bottom. Szpilka seemed a tragic shell of the one-time world heavyweight title challenger he as soon as was.
Szpilka holds fame within the boxing world for being on prime in opposition to Wilder, as many earlier than him have been, earlier than being taken out with one blow. That notoriety was elevated when Wilder admitted he thought his opponent was lifeless after one of the surprising blows in Showtime Boxing historical past.
“After I knocked out Artur Szpilka, I assumed he was lifeless for just a few seconds. That’s simply from pure Alabama nation energy,” admitted Wilder on the time.
After muting his celebrations as Szpilka was tended to, Wilder added: “Szpilka is certainly in my prayers. I hope he’s doing properly.”
Szpilka fought seven extra occasions as a boxer, dropping three, earlier than persevering with to forge an MMA profession after boiling to 200 kilos. “The Pin” had three wins underneath his belt, one eyebrow-raising one in opposition to ex-World’s Strongest Man competitor Mariusz Pudzianowski.
What is going on at #KSW94?
It’s @szpilka_artur moving into the ring!
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— KSW (@KSW_MMA) Could 11, 2024
However this time was actual for the 35-year-old as he was clearly out of his depth regardless of exhibiting confidence by means of his styled-out walk-in. Trying like one thing from a Sci-Fi film, Szplika appears to imply enterprise. It’s too dangerous he didn’t final quite a lot of seconds earlier than the referee stepped in.
It’s again to the drafting board for Wilder’s most shuddering loser.
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