Deontay Wilder guarantees knockout in title bout with Bermane Stiverne

Deontay Wilder has insisted that he will win the WBC heavyweight title by knocking out Bermane Stiverne in Las Vegas this Saturday.

Stiverne has held the belt for four years, but Wilder is confident that he can end the long wait for a US champion by beating his Canadian rival in emphatic fashion.

"This has been a long time coming," the 29-year-old, who is unbeaten in 32 professional fights, told Sky Sports News. "The expectations for this fight are super-high.

"We've been working hard for this moment, to perform for the crowd. These are exciting times for the heavyweight division. I can't wait for Saturday, it is going to be explosive and entertaining.

"This is definitely going to be a knockout. I don't see this fight going all the rounds."

Wilder has never been forced to go beyond four rounds in his professional career.