Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Boxer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
Latest News about Deontay Wilder
27/06/2026
Deontay Wilder is scheduled to face Tyrrell Herndon in a heavyweight bout on June 27, 2026. This match marks his return to competitive boxing following his trilogy loss to Tyson Fury in 2021, as he aims to rebuild his career and reclaim a world title.
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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 |
Social Media
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 |