Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder is an amateur boxer from the United States. He competed in the heavyweight division at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, taking home a bronze medal.¹

Fast Facts

Born: October 22, 1985²
Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama²
Height: 6'7"²
Weight: 198 lbs²
Club: Skyy Boxing²
Coach: Jay Deas²
2007 National Champion²
2007 National Golden Gloves Champion²

Career Highlights

Now known for his powerful punch, Deontay Wilder started boxing in 2005, appearing in 16 fights before winning the National Golden Gloves tournament in 2007. He was the first boxer to win the tournament with less than 20 fights worth of experience. In the same year, Wilder won the U.S. Nationals. Wilder easily qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics and competed as a heavyweight in Beijing.³