Deontay Wilder is a famous American Professional Boxer, who was born on Oct 22, 1985 in Alabama, United States. Find Deontay Wilder age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Deontay Wilder’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.
Personal Profile About Deontay Wilder
Deontay Leshun Wilder is an American professional heavyweight boxer and former WBC heavyweight world champion. The Deontay Wilder biography states that he was born on October 22, 1985, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His nickname, "The Bronze Bomber," is inspired by Olympic legend Joe Louis.
He won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics within just two years of training. He turned professional later that year and held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, making 10 consecutive successful defenses and matching Muhammad Ali's record.
Deontay Wilder Record
Deontay Wilder record stands at 44 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with 43 of his wins coming by knockout. His 97.72% knockout-to-win ratio remains the highest in heavyweight history.
His most famous fights include a draw and two losses against Tyson Fury, plus two big wins over Luis Ortiz. After losing to Zhilei Zhang in 2024, he got back on track by knocking out Tyrrell Herndon in June 2025.
Deontay Wilder Height
Deontay Wilder height is 6 feet 7 inches, and about 201 cm, with an extraordinary reach of 83 inches (211 cm). His height and reach give him a major physical advantage in the heavyweight division. It allows him to land his powerful right hand from a distance that most opponents cannot match.
Deontay Wilder Daughter
Deontay Wilder daughter Naieya was born in 2005 with spina bifida, a serious condition affecting the spine. After her diagnosis, Wilder dropped out of college; worked multiple jobs, including truck driving and restaurant work; and turned to boxing at age 20 to provide for her medical care and future.
He also has daughters Ava and Adriana with his ex-wife and Kaorii Lee Wilder, born in 2018, with his former fiancée Telli.
Deontay Wilder Wife
Deontay Wilder wife was Jessica Scales-Wilder. They got married in 2009 and divorced in 2017. They have three children together. After his divorce, Wilder began dating Telli Swift, a Filipino-American model, reality TV personality, and entrepreneur known from the show WAGS Atlanta. They got engaged in 2018 and welcomed a daughter. Their relationship ended following Wilder's TKO loss in June 2024.
Deontay Wilder Net Worth
Deontay Wilder net worth is estimated at around $30 million. However, it is not confirmed. Most of his wealth was built through his famous trilogy against Tyson Fury and his major fights on the Riyadh Season cards in 2023 and 2024.
He earns an estimated $500,000 from endorsements with brands like Everlast and Raising Cane’s, along with social media deals. He also co-founded D'Telli Fragrances and invested in real estate.
Deontay Wilder Weight
Deontay Wilder weight is typically around 220–228 pounds (100–103 kg) on fight nights. His last recorded weigh-in was 225.5 lbs. For a heavyweight standing at 6'7", he is considered lean by the division's standards. It contributes to his exceptional speed and explosive punching power rather than raw size.
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