Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Boxer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Deontay Wilder
27/06/2025
Deontay Wilder returned to the ring on June 27, 2025 for a 10-round heavyweight bout against Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas. The fight was promoted as a comeback opportunity after Wilder's recent losses, including a knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang and a points loss to Joseph Parker.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Deontay Leshun Wilder |
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| Nickname | The Bronze Bomber |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.01 m (6'7") |
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| Weight | 96 kg (approx. prime) |
| Reach | 83 inches |
Personal Life
| Dropped out of college to support his daughter born with spina bifida |
Family
| Parents |
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| Siblings | Three sisters and one brother |
| Children | Daughter born with spina bifida |
Career
| Amateur Highlights |
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| Professional Debut | 15/11/2008 |
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| Trainer | Jay Deas |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started boxing at age 20 after basketball | |
| 2. First American heavyweight champion since 2004/2007 | |
| 3. Trains at Skyy Boxing Gym in Northport, Alabama | |
| 4. Worked as beer distributor pre-Olympics |
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