Deontay Wilder News

Natasha Hooper - December 5, 2019

Tyson Fury took to social media to share a heartwarming story about how he stopped a man from committing suicide by taking him on a three-mile run. Fury has long been open about his own struggles with mental health. “The Gypsy King” has battled depression previously, which almost put an end to his fighting career and his life.

Mike Pendleton - November 28, 2019

Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is among the best in the boxing world — even MMA stars like Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson have taken notice of his incredible punching power — but the “Bronze Bomber” still has critics. Following his win over Luis Ortiz, the talk wasn’t just about how Wilder has some of the best punching power the boxing world has ever seen, but the criticism was that he didn’t look technical in the fight, and if he fought that way against Tyson Fury, Wilder would lose.

Adam Martin - November 27, 2019

Heavyweight boxing sensation Deontay Wilder says he is the hardest-hitting puncher in the history of boxing and it’s not even close. Wilder recently picked up a huge KO victory over Luis Ortiz to improve his professional boxing record to 42-0-1 with 41 of those victories by way of knockout. The only fights in his 11-year professional boxing career that went the distance were his split draw against Tyson Fury in 2018 and his unanimous decision win over Bermane Stiverne in 2015.

Mike Pendleton - November 27, 2019

Following his 7th-round knockout victory over Luis Ortiz this past weekend, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has shifted all focus to a former opponent of his, Tyson Fury. Fury and Wilder first met in late 2018. It appeared Fury would beat Wilder until the “Bronze Bomber” landed a huge punch to knock Fury down late in the 12th round. Yet in somewhat of a controversy, Fury was able to answer the referee’s count. The fight would end up going to a split draw, a result that many disagreed with.

Thomas Taylor - November 25, 2019

Deontay Wilder picked up yet another incredible knockout win over the weekend, flattening Luis Ortiz in the seventh round. The victory impressed fight fans far and wide — including reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones commented on Wilder’s incredible punching power on Instagram, after MMA journalist Blaine Henry compared the two fighters’ impressive wingspans on Twitter.

Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019

Heavyweight boxing sensation Deontay Wilder continued his reign of terror on Saturday night when he knocked out Luis Ortiz in devastating fashion. He believes that his special KO power is what makes him different than all the other heavyweights on the planet. Speaking to Sky Sports after knocking out Ortiz in the seventh round of their rematch, Wilder explained what makes him different than every other heavyweight.

Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019

Heavyweight boxing superstar Deontay Wilder called out rival Tyson Fury for a rematch, and he hopes the fight takes place next February. Wilder took on Luis Ortiz in a rematch on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Like in their first fight in March 2018, Wilder was able to get the better of Ortiz and this time knocked him out in the seventh round to defend the WBC heavyweight title. After winning the fight, Wilder took the microphone and called out Fury for a rematch.

Christopher Taylor - November 24, 2019

UFC commentator Joe Rogan was eagerly looking forward to tonight’s Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz rematch in Las Vegas. Rogan had taken to Instagram earlier in the afternoon to express his excitement.

Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019

Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) will puts his title on the line in a rematch against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.

Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019

Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) will put his title on the line against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.

Cole Shelton - November 22, 2019

Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will defend his heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 7. Ruiz Jr. and Joshua first fought in June where Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world as he TKO’d the Englishman. The win made him the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion.

Cole Shelton - November 12, 2019

Tyson Fury wants to fight Stipe Miocic but says he needs to solve some unfinished business with Deontay Wilder first. On Monday, Miocic said he is more intrigued by the Fury matchup than a Daniel Cormier trilogy fight. Although the lineal boxing heavyweight champion wants the fight, he says he must fight Deontay Wilder first.

Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019

It’s no secret that Joe Rogan is pretty high on WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The UFC commentator and podcaster frequently gushes over the brick-fisted boxer, and has even had him on a guest on his show in the past. On the latest edition of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show, which featured boxer Terence Crawford as a guest, Rogan once again sang the praises of Wilder.

Cole Shelton - August 13, 2019

Tyson Fury is expected to rematch Deontay Wilder in early 2020 after their first fight ended in a controversial draw. Since then, Fury has been reflecting on the fight and it’s outcome. “The Gypsy King” believes it wasn’t a fair playing field in their initial encounter,  and doesn’t think that will change for the rematch.

Tom Taylor - June 27, 2019

If Junior dos Santos defeats Francis Ngannou at UFC Minneapolis this weekend, he hopes it’ll earn him a heavyweight title shot — though he doesn’t intend to wait for that opportunity. If he does re-capture heavyweight gold, dos Santos then plans to challenge one of the top boxing champions in the world — something he attempted to do during his first reign as UFC champion. “Back when I was the champion in 2012, I challenged Wladimir Klitschko, he was the champion at that time, and I said I would beat Wladimir Klitschko in a boxing match but of course I’m not a good promoter like Conor McGregor and he got the fight against [Floyd] Mayweather,” Junior dos Santos told MMA Fighting this week. “Klitschko actually replied to me, he said anytime, anywhere, something like that. But then I lost my belt, I lost the fight to Velasquez and I lost the belt so it didn’t make much sense anymore to promote that fight.

Christopher Taylor - June 16, 2019

Current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was not all that impressed after Tyson Fury defeated Tom Schwarz via second round TKO this weekend. Fury had made it look easy against the previously undefeated Schwarz. The ‘Gypsy King’ dropped the German fighter in round two before eventually forcing the referee to step in and call the contest after unloading a flurry of punches.

Cole Shelton - June 13, 2019

Heavyweight boxing is the best it’s been in years. At the top, there are the likes of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and now Andy Ruiz Jr. who is coming off of a shocking knockout win over Joshua. Although they all haven’t all fought each other, many rank them as the top-four. And, UFC president, Dana White agrees. In an interview with BT Sport, he decided to rank the four of them. There, he says Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight boxer right now.

Tom Taylor - June 6, 2019

Andy Ruiz Jr. is now the unified heavyweight champion, having stopped Anthony Joshua last Saturday in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Yet his involvement with Joshua is not over yet — far from it. Promoter Eddie Hearn recently confirmed that Ruiz and Joshua will meet again in the fall, this time on the latter’s home soil in the United Kingdom.