Deontay Wilder

Quick Facts

Full Name	Deontay Wilder
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Oct 22, 1985(1985-10-22)
Age	39
Birthplace	Tuscaloosa
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Libra

Deontay Wilder Biography

Deontay Wilder is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on October 22, 1985 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The winner of two major titles in 2007 Two major titles were won: in 2007 the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Championship as well as the U.S. Amateur Boxing Championship.

He and Florida-born boxer He and Florida-born fighter Ray Mercer both won the United States Amateur Boxing Championships as heavyweights. both took home at the United States Amateur Boxing Championships as heavyweights.

On October 4, the WBC withdrew its sanction on the Wilder vs. Ortiz fight and ordered Wilder to fight mandatory Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KOs). The next day, Showtime announced the fight. At the press conference, Wilder claimed that he was happy to be getting Stiverne out of the way. Stiverne officially signed the contract on October 17, his managers Josh Dubin and James Prince confirmed. Stiverne weighed 254¾ pounds on the scales, 13 pounds more than he weighed in the first fight and 34 pounds more than Wilder, who came in at 220¾ pounds. It was revealed that Wilder would earn a purse of $1.4 million and Stiverne would take home $506,250 as mandatory.

In August 2014, Wilder fought journeyman and former Prizefighter finalist Jason Gavern (25-16-4, 11 KOs) in a 10-round bout. The fight took place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on the undercard of the IBF welterweight fight between Shawn Porter and Kell Brook fight. Gavern was knocked down in rounds three and four. His corner threw in the towel after round four giving Wilder another stoppage victory.

He has three children, Naieya, Ava, and Dereon with Jessica Scales, whom he got married in 2009, and later divorced. Also, he has a son as well as daughter with He has children named Naieya, Ava, and Dereon with Jessica Scales, whom he married in 2009 and later divorced. He also has a son and a daughter with Telli Swift..

Deontay Wilder Net Worth

Deontay Wilder is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deontay Wilder 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He became a professional in October of 2005.

He was the sole American boxer to take home an Olympic medal in the Olympic Games in 2008. Summer Olympics.

Two months later in October, Wilder knocked out Nicolai Firtha (21-10-1, 8 KOs) in four rounds to maintain his knockout streak. Prior to the stoppage, Firtha was dropped twice in the opening round. In February 2014 it was announced that Wilder would fight 33 year old Malik Scott (36-1-1, 13 KOs) in an eliminator for the WBC heavyweight title. The fight took place on the undercard of Garcia-Herrera at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Puerto Rico on March 15. When the fight was first announced, Wilder was #3 in the WBC ratings while Scott was #26. Wilder knocked out Scott at 1:36 of the first round. Wilder started off with slow jabs and the knockout blow appeared to be a straight right hand, which many believe did not connect clearly. There was an instant reaction from the crowd and on social media regarding how the fight ended. Scott was said to be unhappy about reports that he took a dive and congratulated Wilder. This set Wilder up as mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight title held by new champion Bermane Stiverne, who had defeated Chris Arreola for the title vacated by the retiring Vitali Klitschko.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Deontay Wilder height 6 ft 7 in Deontay weight 97 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Deontay Wilder Dating?

According to our records, Deontay Wilder is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Deontay Wilder’s is not dating anyone.

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Wilder has 8 children. Wilder’s first child, a daughter with ex-girlfriend Helen Duncan, was born in 2005 with spina bifida. Wilder also has two other daughters and one son with Jessica Scales-Wilder, whom he married in 2009 and later divorced. Wilder is currently engaged to and has a child with Telli Swift and has been featured on the reality television show, WAGS Atlanta.

Facts & Trivia

Deontay Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Deontay Wilder celebrates birthday on October 22 of every year.

By 2007, he upset the favorites to win both the National Golden Gloves and the US championships at 201 lb (91 kg).

How many fights has Wilder lost?

Deontay Wilder
Total fights| 45
Wins| 42
Wins by KO| 41
Losses| 2

Is Deontay Wilder a good boxer?

Deontay Wilder is one of the most dangerous boxers in the world , but he also divides opinion perhaps more than any other champion. Even his unbeaten record is up for debate. The numbers would suggest that Wilder, 34, is unparalleled in the heavyweight division.

What does Deontay Wilder daughter have?

Daughters

Why does Wilder wear a mask?

Why does Deontay Wilder always wear a mask? “ [The mask] has an energy about it that I feed off ,” Wilder said. “Putting the mask on is like a blocker, I zone in. Most definitely it’s a strange feeling.

Who is the best boxer in the world?

1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. …
2. Sugar Ray Robinson. …
3. Rocky Marciano. …
4. Joe Louis. …
5. Mike Tyson.