Deontay Wilder
American boxer (born 1985)
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Deontay Leshun Wilder is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020. By winning the title, Wilder became the first American world heavyweight champion since 2007, which was the longest period of time in boxing history without an American heavyweight champion.
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AJ-Dubois, Wilder exit - what next for the heavyweights?With so many potential fights on the horizon, BBC Sport looks at what is next for the heavyweight division.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dubois wins, Wilder stopped & Queensbury triumph in 5v5Daniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic and Deontay Wilder lost to Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry beat Matchroom in the five versus five team event.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wilder confident Joshua fight will take placeFormer WBC world champion Deontay Wilder tells BBC Sport he is "90%" sure a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen in the future, as he prepares to face Zhilei Zhang on 1 June.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wilder '90%' sure Joshua fight will happenHeavyweight Deontay Wilder says it would be a "shame" if he and Anthony Joshua never fought as he prepares to fight Zhilei Zhang.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wilder to face Zhang after signing for MatchroomHeavyweight Deontay Wilder has signed with Matchroom Boxing and will face Zhilei Zhang as part of the five-versus-five card against Queensberry Promotions in JuneBBC Sport - Published | |
Parker defeat 'not the end' insists beaten WilderAmerican heavyweight Deontay Wilder says "this is not the end" after his shock points loss to New Zealand's Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
I still want to fight Wilder - JoshuaBritain's Anthony Joshua says his next fight could still be against Deontay Wilder, despite the American's shock defeat by Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua v Wilder fades as 'greatest card' goes awryAnthony Joshua emerges as the biggest winner from a revolutionary card in Saudi Arabia as a possible Deontay Wilder fight slips away again.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua storms to victory - as rival Wilder dominated in surprise defeatAnthony Joshua impressed with a crushing victory, while rival Deontay Wilder slumped to a surprise defeat on the same night in a heavyweight doubleheader in Saudi Arabia.Sky News - Published | |
Wilder suffers shock Parker loss in SaudiAmerican Deontay Wilder suffers a shock points loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia, scuppering plans for the long-awaited heavyweight blockbuster with Anthony Joshua next year.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joseph Parker talks 'important' Tyson Fury sparring sessions as he gears up for Wilder fightIt often seems an impossible task to get the really big names in heavyweight boxing to fight each other, but at least two of them are on the same bill tonight in Riyadh... although not in the same..Sky News - Published | |
Britain's Dubois v Miller before Bivol v Arthur & Joshua v Wallin - radio & textFollow radio commentary and live text from a heavyweight double-header as Anthony Joshua faces Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder challenges Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | |
'People want to see a knockout and that's what I do'Hard-hitting Deontay Wilder - who fights Joseph Parker on Saturday - has boxed fewer than three minutes in two years but remains one of boxing's star attractions.BBC Sport - Published | Win over Wallin will complete Joshua's rebuild missionIn his third fight of 2023, Anthony Joshua faces Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia in a fight he must win if he wants to take on Deontay Wilder in 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
It's now or never for Wilder v Joshua - GrovesIn his BBC Sport column, George Groves previews Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder's fights in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and tries to pick a winner between the two.BBC Sport - Published | Wilder and Joshua fights live on BBC Radio 5 LiveFollow Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder's fights on Saturday live on BBC Radio 5 Live.BBC Sport - Published |
'On a bad day I'll smoke him' - Joshua on fighting WallinAnthony Joshua says he'll "smoke" Otto Wallin after it was announced the two would fight each other on the same card as Deontay Wilder on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | Joshua & Wilder to fight on same card in Saudi ArabiaAnthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published |
I'm ready to fight Joshua, says WilderAmerican heavyweight Deontay Wilder says it would be a "major disaster" if he never gets to fight Anthony Joshua.BBC Sport - Published | Fury v Usyk & Joshua v Wilder could be a double billThe historic undisputed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk could become part of a superstar double bill, featuring Anthony Joshua's fight against Deontay Wilder.BBC Sport - Published |
Terms agreed for Joshua v Wilder, says HearnPromoter Eddie Hearn says terms have been agreed for Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder, but the Briton may walk away if contracts are not agreed soon.BBC Sport - Published | Joshua not interested in 'wait' for Fury or WilderAnthony Joshua says he is focussing on himself and will not be drawn into a prolonged 'wait' to fight Tyson Fury or Deontay WilderBBC Sport - Published |
Former world champion heavyweight boxer arrested for gun possession Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said he would "rather be safe than sorry" after a gun was allegedly found in his car by police in Los Angeles.Sky News - Published | Deontay Wilder Arrested In L.A., Booked On Gun ChargeDeontay Wilder spent part of his Tuesday morning locked behind bars ... TMZ Sports has learned the star boxer was arrested in Los Angeles following a routine traffic stop. Law enforcement sources tell..TMZ.com - Published |
Francis Ngannou's 'Looking Into' 2-Fight Boxing Deal W/ Deontay WilderFrancis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones ain't happening (at least no time soon), but there's another megafight seemingly on the horizon ... The Predator tells us he's currently discussing a two-fight deal with..TMZ.com - Published | Will Davis v Garcia finally happen? Fight Talk Ryan Garcia calls out Gervonta Davis and sets a date for a fight, while Deontay Wilder delivers a message to his own statue - plus more in this week's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published |
Fight Talk: Fans are comparing Katie Taylor and Claressa ShieldsThe biggest talking points from the world of boxing, including Deontay Wilder releasing a music video.BBC Sport - Published | Deontay Wilder: American heavyweight 'considering' return to boxingFormer heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder says he is 'considering' a return to boxing.BBC Sport - Published |
Anthony Joshua: Eddie Hearn says heavyweight refusing 'easy' fight, wants to face Deontay Wilder or Joe Joyce in 'interim' boutAnthony Joshua is refusing to take an "easy interim" fight with his Oleksandr Usyk rematch in doubt, says Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.BBC Sport - Published | Francis Ngannou Wants To Box Tyson Fury Or Deontay WilderFrancis Ngannou is known for his striking and downright scary power ... and now the UFC champ tells TMZ Sports he'd like to box a top heavyweight like Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder. We talked to the..TMZ.com - Published |
Malik Scott: Deontay Wilder's coach backs Oleksandr Usyk to beat "vulnerable" Tyson FuryOleksandr Usyk could beat a "vulnerable" Tyson Fury in a heavyweight undisputed fight, according to Deontay Wilder's coach Malik Scott.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury: WBC heavyweight champion 'badly injured' before Deontay Wilder fight, says his fatherWorld heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has had surgery after suffering a serious injury before his second win over Deontay Wilder, says his father.BBC Sport - Published |
