Deontay Wilder Net Worth

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Deontay Wilder Net Worth, How did the American heavyweight boxer amass his wealth? Check this article to find out more about Deontay Wilder Net Worth and his Career.

Deontay Wilder Early Life

He is an American heavyweight boxer. Deontay Wilder attended Shelton State Community College. He was originally focused on pursuing a professional football or basketball career, but family health issues and his academic standing made it impossible for him to pursue either sport at the college level. 

Wilder has 8 children. His first child, a daughter with ex-girlfriend Helen Duncan, was born in 2005 with spina bifida. He also has two other daughters and one son with Jessica Scales-Wilder, whom he married in 2009 and later divorced.

He is currently engaged to and has a child with Telli Swift and has been featured on the reality television show, WAGS Atlanta.

Deontay Wilder Career

Deontay Leshun Wilder was born on the 22nd of October, 1985 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. He began training as a boxer in 2005. Two years later, he took the boxing world by storm, winning the National Golden Gloves and the US Championships. He went on to win a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. 

He then turned professional, and has since gained a reputation for being a heavy hitter. Deontay has a perfect 40-0 record. He won 39 of his 40 professional bouts via knockout. Most of the boxing associations list him in their Top 10. He is currently the WBC heavyweight champion. 

Deontay defeated Bermane Stiverne in a first round knockout on November 4, 2017. He defeated Luis Ortiz in the 10th round to defend his title on March 3, 2018 . Deontay Wilder faced off against Tyson Fury on December 1, 2018 and the match ended in a draw. 

Deontay Wilder Net Worth

As of today, Deontay Wilder Net Worth is $30 Million. Deontay Wilder Net Worth is earned from his career as a heavyweight boxer. 

Wilder was paid $4 million to show up to the fight before PPV bonuses, with Fury earning $3 million. Wilder’s payday could ultimately top $10-12 million after everything is collected. 

Deontay Wilder defeated Dominic Breazeale with a first round knockout on May 18, 2019. He take for the fight ‘purse and PPV earnings’ will likely top $10 million.

Summary: 

Deontay Leshun Wilder is an American heavyweight boxer who turned professional, and gained a reputation for being a heavy hitter. He also won 39 of his 40 professional bouts via knockout.

Deontay took the boxing world by storm, winning the National Golden Gloves and the US Championships.

As of 2020, Deontay Wilder’s net worth is $30 Million.