Deontay Leshun Wilder (born October 22, 1985) is an American professional boxer and the current WBC world heavyweight champion. As an amateur he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics, which led to his nickname of "The Bronze Bomber". Wilder coined the name after Joe Louis, who was also from Alabama, originally went by the nickname of "The Brown Bomber"; Wilder replaced "Brown" with "Bronze" in reference to his bronze medal. Wilder is known for his punching power and boasts a 97.1% knockout win ratio, having scored 18 knockouts in the first round.
Amateur career
Wilder started boxing in October 2005. By 2007 he upset the favorites to win both the National Golden Gloves and the US championships at 201 lb (91 kg).
He graduated from Tuscaloosa Central High School in 2004 and dreamed of playing American football (wide receiver) or basketball (forward) for his hometown Alabama Crimson Tide, but the birth of his daughter Naieya (b. 2005), who suffers from a spinal condition, and grade issues forced him to attend nearby Shelton State Community College and to focus on a boxing career.
At the Golden Gloves he defeated highly touted cadet world champion Isiah Thomas - a southpaw from Detroit - and David Thompson, of Brooklyn, N.Y in the finals. At the U.S. championship he defeated Quantis Graves and won the final 31-15 over southpaw James Zimmerman of San Jose, Calif.
At the Olympic trials he beat Graves twice more and won the Olympic trials in only 21 bouts. Early in 2008 he scored a career-best win by edging out World Gold medalist and future Olympic champion Rakhim Chakhiyev in Russia. He qualified for the Olympics by beating Deivis Julio 6:5 Jorge Quinones from Ecuador on double countback and Brazilian Rafael Lima 6:5 at the qualifier.
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Professional career
Wilder turned professional in November 2008. He won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title by knocking out Kelvin Price in three rounds in December 2012. He made two successful title defenses, by knocking out former WBO heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich in one round, and veteran journeyman Nikolai Firtha in four rounds.
On March 15, 2013 Wilder knocked out skilled boxer Malik Scott in one round to earn his mandatory WBC heavyweight title shot against reigning champion Bermane Stiverne. On January 17, 2015 he became the WBC heavyweight champion by dethroning Stiverne by twelve round unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wilder became the first American heavyweight champion in nine years after his win over Stiverne.
Wilder has currently made two successful defenses of his WBC heavyweight title. In June 2015, he knocked out Éric Molina in nine rounds. His second world title defense was against Johann Duhaupas on September 26, 2015. He won that fight via TKO in the eleventh round.
Personal life
Deontay has two daughters, Naieya and Ava, and two sons, Dereon and Deontay Jr(DJ)
Wilder's life story has inspired a children's book - Deontay the Future World Champ. The book revolves around a young Deontay and the sacrifices he has to make in order to achieve his dream of becoming a boxing star.
Championships
- WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion (2 defenses)
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion (2 defenses)
Olympic results
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Defeated Abdelaziz Toulbini (Algeria) 10:4
- Defeated Mohamed Arjaoui (Morocco) 10+:10 (tiebreaker criteria)
- Lost to Clemente Russo 7:1
World amateur championships results
- Lost to Krzysztof Zimnoch (Poland) 20-23
Professional boxing record
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