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Wilder Deontay

Who is Wilder Deontay?

Deontay Wilder is an American professional boxer. Since 2015, Wilder Deontay has held the “World Boxing Council” (WBC) heavyweight title. Furthermore, the 33-year-old boxer is well-known for being one of the world heavyweight champions with the longest reign.

Early life and Childhood

The professional boxer was born on October 22, 1985, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.

As a result, Deontay Wilder is 33 years old as of 2018.

Gary Wilder is the boxer’s father, and Deborah Wilder is his mother.

Education Details

He also attended Tuscaloosa Central High School and graduated in 2004.

Deontay later graduated from Shelton State Community College.

The boxer is of Afro-American descent.

Professional Career

In October 2005, Wilder began his amateur boxing career.

He also joined the “Skyy Boxing Gym” in Northport, Alabama.

Deontay received his training from Jay Deas.

He defeated the world champion “Isiah Thomas” in 2007.

Wilder later set a career-high by defeating Rakhim Chakhiyev in 2008.

During the Summer Olympics, the boxer won a bronze medal.

Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder Source: CBS Sports

On November 15, 2008, Deontay made his professional boxing debut.

Wilder fought at Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium.

Furthermore, the fighter earned his first professional boxing title in 2012.

At the “Memorial Sports Arena” in Los Angeles, he defeated Kelvin Price.

He faced the defending champion, Bermane Stiverne, on January 17, 2015.

The match was placed in the “MGM Grand Garden Arena” in Las Vegas.

Wilder defeated Stiverne to win the ‘WBC heavyweight title.

Deontay recently challenged British professional boxer, Tyson Fury, in Los Angeles’ Staples Center.

Both champions had stellar track records.

The match will take place this Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Net Worth and Salary

Wilder Deontay’s net worth is $16 Million US dollars

More Facts about Wilder Deontay

Full Birth Name Deontay Leshun Wilder.
Nick name The Bronze Bomber.
Profession Professional Boxer.
Age (As of 2018) 33 years old
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday October 22, 1985.
Birthplace/Hometown Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
Nationality American.
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) Libra.
Ethnicity Afro-American.
Religion Christianity.
Current Residence Alabama, United States.
Awards Premier Boxing Champions Knockout of the Year.
Famous For holding the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title since 2015.
Physical Statistics
Height (Tall) Feet & Inches: 6′ 6″.
Centimeters: 201 cm.
Meters: 2.01 m.
Weight Kilograms: 103 Kg.
Pounds: 227 lbs.
Biceps Size 15 inches.
Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) 42-34-35.
Shoe Size (US) 12.
Tattoos details? All over his body.
Eye Color Dark Brown.
Hair Color Black.
Family
Parents Father: Gary Wilder.
Mother: Deborah Wilder.
Siblings Not Found.
Relatives
Personal Life Relationship
Marital Status Engaged.
Dating History? 1. Jessica Scales-Wilder.
2. Helen.
Girlfriend/Fiancee Telli Swift.
Wife/Spouse Name Jessica Scales-Wilder (ex-wife).
Children Daughter: 1. Naieya Wilder.
2. Ava Wilder.
3. Kaorii Lee Wilder.
Son: 1. Dereon Wilder.
2. Dereon Jr. Wilder.
Education
Highest Qualification Graduate.
School Tuscaloosa Central High School.
Alma Mater Shelton State Community College.
Hobbies & Favorite Things
Favorite Celebrities Actor: Mark Wahlberg.
Actress: Halle Berry.
Dream Holiday Destination Hawaii.
Favorite Color Blue and Black.
Love to do Working out in the gym and Playing video games.
Favorite Dishes Mexican Food.
Net worth
Net Asset (Approx.) $16 Million US dollars (As of 2018).
Earnings per month Under review.
Contact Details
Office Address Not Known
Home Details Will Update.
Mobile or Phone Number NA.
Email Address None.
Official Website Not Found.

Relationship Status

Wilder began a relationship with “Helen Duncan” throughout high school.

His girlfriend gave birth to their daughter “Naieya Wilder” while he was only 19 years old.

His newborn girl, on the other hand, was born with spina bifida.

She later underwent many procedures, and Naieya is now completely normal.

Furthermore, the couple later divorced for personal reasons.

In 2009, the boxer married his wife, Jessica Scales-Wilder.

Jessica was the mother of their three children.

They first had their daughter Ava, followed by two sons, Deontay Jr. and Dereon Wilder.

Furthermore, their marriage ended in divorce.

Deontay is currently engaged to his fiancee “Telli Swift” (an American model and TV personality).

They began their relationship in 2017.

On February 6, 2018, the couple welcomed their first child, “Kaorii Lee Wilder,” into the world.

Body Measurement

Wilder aspired to be a basketball player during his school years due to his outstanding height of 6 Feet and 6 Inches (201 centimeters).

Social Media

Wilder Deontay has 2.7m followers on his Instagram.

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Trivia

  • He has held the “World Boxing Council” (WBC) heavyweight title since 2015.
  • Furthermore, the 33-year-old boxer is popular for being one of the longest-reigning world heavyweight champions.
  • The match will be held on this Saturday i.e. December 1, 2018.
  • Therefore, Deontay Wilder’s age is 33 years old, as of 2018.
  • Currently, Deontay is engaged to his fiancee “Telli Swift” (an American model and TV personality).