Deontay Wilder is one of the most famous American heavyweight boxers of his generation. His ability to deliver brutal KOs has helped him carve out his own special place in the boxing world. However, he hasn’t earned as much fame as his achievements in the boxing orders, which is attributed to his lack of orthodox boxing skills and nice personality. However, he could become a mainstream sensation with his team scrambling to arrange high-profile bouts featuring British boxers – Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Born name

Deontay Leshun Wilder

nickname

The Bronze Bomber

Sun sign

Scale

Place of birth

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Residence

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

nationality

training

Deontay Wilder attended Tuscaloosa Central High School in his hometown. After graduating from high school in 2004, he enrolled at Shelton State Community College .

Before transferring to Shelton State Community College, he wanted to attend the University of Alabama when he dreamed of playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, the birth of his daughter, who had some health issues, and lack of grades forced him to attend community college.

occupation

Professional boxer

family

• Father – Gary Wilder
• Mutter – Deborah Wilder
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Deontay Wilder is managed by

• Jay Deas
• Shelly Finkel

weight class

heavyweight

Reach

83 inches or 211 cm

attitude

Orthodox

To build

Athletic

Height

200 cm or 6 feet 6 inches

weight

103 kg or 227 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Deontay Wilder dated –

1. Helen – Deontay dated Helen while he was in high school. When he was 19, Helen gave birth to their daughter, Naieya, who was born with Spina Bifida. He has revealed in his interviews that it was because of Naieya’s birth and disability that he decided to try boxing. Since then, Naieya has had multiple surgeries and is as active as any normal child. However, it seems that his relationship with Helen did not last long.
2. Jessica Scales-Wilder – Deontay married Jessica Scales-Wilder in 2009. They had been together for some time. During their marriage, Jessica gave birth to three children – a daughter named Ava and two sons, Deontay Jr. and Dereon. They eventually decided to break up when Deontay’s attention waned.
3. Telli Swift (2017-Present) – Deontay Wild reportedly began dating model and TV personality Telli Swift in 2017. Towards the end of the year, it was announced that they were expecting their first child together. In March 2018, she took to her Instagram to introduce her daughter Kaorii Lee Wilder to the world. They also got engaged.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is of African American descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Imposing height
• tattoos

brand promotion

• Deontay Wilder has appeared in a television advertisement for Corona Extra .
• He has also used his social media activity to promote products and brands such as BoohooMAN clothing.

Religion

He is a devout Christian and regularly attributes his success to his faith.

Known for

Served as one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. He is particularly well-known for taking down his opponents efficiently. As of August 2018, he managed to win all 40 of his bouts. Of these 40 victories, only one did not make it past the round of 16.

First boxing match

In November 2008, he made his professional boxing debut at a boxing event at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville. He beat Ethan Cox in the second round of the fight.

first movie

Deontay Wilder has never appeared in a movie.

First TV show

In August 2012, he made his first TV show appearance on the sports series, Golden Boy Boxing (originally titled Fight Night Club ).

Personal trainer

Deontay Wilder isn’t a fan of old-school racing on the streets to start his training regime. In fact, he doesn’t like running on hard surfaces, believing it’s not good for his knees. Instead, he likes to run in the water. He uses a device called the Aquajogger, which allows him to run and sprint in water. Besides running, he is also working on his underwater boxing technique. As part of his training, he also swims traditional laps.

He usually trains under the tutelage of Peter Khoury . To make Wilder’s workout even more resilient, Khoury adds flotation devices to his ankles and has him wear swim gloves while he cycles through his boxing moves. Even when he’s not training for boxing, he relies on water to stay in shape. He goes kayaking near his house and loves it when the wind blows because it adds extra resistance.

He also trains at the gym. He gets on the treadmill for his cardio work. He typically does 30 reps of 30-second sprints followed by 30-second rests. He usually sets the machine to level 9. He also works on his balance with accessories like the Bosu Ball. Another routine that’s part of his gym workout is wearing a 25-pound vest and grabbing a pair of 50-pound dumbbells. He then walks up and down the gym stairs and performs the sequence for 3 minutes.

Deontay Wilder’s favorite things

• Fighter – Muhammad Ali

Deontay Wilder Facts

1. During his high school years, he excelled at both basketball and football. But his circumstances forced him to quit both matches and focus on boxing.
2. He officially began boxing at the age of 21 in October 2005. He began training under the tutelage of Jay Deas at Skyy Boxing Gym in Northport, Alabama.
3. His first major break came in 2007 when he managed to produce an upset by overcoming the tournament favorite to claim the National Golden Gloves. He also prevailed against Cadet World Champion Isiah Thomas and David Thompson in the tournament.
4. At the 2007 US Championships, he also managed to lose tournament favorite, Quantis Graves. In the final he defeated James Zimmerman to further cement his reputation as one of the most promising boxers.
5. At the 2008 Olympics, he managed to reach the semifinals of the heavyweight event, where he was beaten by Italian boxer Clemente Russo. He finished the Olympics with a bronze medal.
6. When he retired from amateur boxing, his record was a respectable 30-5.
7. By October 2012, he attracted a lot of attention because of his excellence in the professional field. He had gone on to a 25 fight win streak with all games won by knockout games within 4 rounds.
8. In December 2012, he claimed his first pro title when he won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title after knocking Kelvin Price into the ropes and then to the ground with a vicious right-handed punch in the third round.
9. In January 2015, he became the WBC heavyweight champion after defeating reigning champion Bermane Stiverne. He also managed to win over critics as the fight lasted 12 rounds and he proved he had the technical ability and stamina to go the distance.
10. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.