Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder Profile
Deontay Wilder is a professional boxer that currently competes in the Heavyweight division, ranked as the third-best in class by Boxrec.
Aptly known as ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ Wilder is known for his devastating knockout ability and power in his right hand that has put many opponents down over the year – possessing one of the most impressive records in all of boxing today.
Born on October 22nd 1985 in Alabama, USA, Wilder made his debut in Nashville, Tennessee back in 2008 against Ethan Cox, which was the beginning of an impressive 40-bout winning streak. Wilder beat some well-respected fighters along the way – including Chris Arreola, Malik Scott and GB Olympic gold medalist Audley Harrison.
Wilder became the first American Heavyweight champion since 2004 after beating Bermane Stiverne for the WBC title in 2015, making ten defences before losing to Tyson Fury in their rematch. It remains to be seen if their final encounter provides a different result again and his ability to turn fights around with one punch is legendary. He has a knockout-to-win percentage of 98%, twenty of those knockouts coming in the first round.
Away from boxing, Wilder has eight children and has a younger brother who is also a professional, Marsellos, with a record of 5-2 in the Cruiserweight division.
Age
32
Height
6’7″
Record
42-1-1; 41 by KO
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury
Loss by TKO – MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, 22nd February 2020
Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz
Win by KO – MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, 23rd November 2019
Deontay Wilder vs Dominic Breazeale
Win by KO – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 18th May 2019
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury
Draw via split decision – Staples Center, Los Angeles, 1st December 2018
Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz
Win by TKO – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 3rd March 2018
Deontay Wilder vs Bermane Stiverne
Win by KO – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, 4th November 2017
Deontay Wilder vs Gerald Washington
Win by TKO – Legacy Arena, Birmingham, USA, 25th February 2017
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