Biography of Deontay Wilder[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

American heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder has a net worth of $30 million.

Deontay Wilder, aka The Bronze Bomber, is famous for his fighting style, which is unlike anything we have ever seen before. His power and dominance in the ring are unrivaled.

But reaching up to this level was not easy for Deontay. In fact, he didn’t even start boxing until he was 20.

The 36 years old boxer who stayed unbeaten in the game until 2020 firmly believes that this is all god’s plan for him.

So how did the ‘bronze bomber’ made this far in boxing? How does he make his money, and how does he spend it?

We will explore it in detail in this article. But before starting, here are some interesting quick facts:

Quick Facts:

Deontay Wilder | Income and Net Worth

Despite starting boxing relatively late compared to other boxers, Wilder quickly made his name in the sport. Not only are his scores very high, but his pay is also quite lucrative.

Some of his fights pay him millions, while some don’t pay as much. His total earnings for the period between 2019-2020 June was a whopping $45 million.

His first Luis Ortiz fight paid him $2 million, while Luis Ortiz’s rematch paid him $20 million.

Furthermore, he made $10 each for his first fight with Tyson Fury and Dominic Breazeale. For the famous Tyson rematch, he was paid $28 million, which is the biggest payday of his career yet!

In the year 2020, he made $46 million, out of which $500k was from sponsorship.

MOREOVER,  HIS TOTAL CAREER EARNING IS WELL ABOVE $70 MILLION.

In 2020, Forbes magazine placed him number 56 in the highest celebrity earnings for the year. Alongside, he was in the number 20 for the world’s highest-paid athletes.

His portfolio for 2020 shows that he made even more than some biggest moneymakers on earth.

But on the other hand, other star athletes make a lot more than him for endorsement. We can guess that his branding is not lucrative enough to make him more marketable.

At the age of  36, Deontay indeed has more years of his prime career to make an even more significant amount.

Net Worth of Deontay Wilder in Different Currencies

Have a look into Deontay Wilder’s net worth in different currencies.

Deontay Wilder | House, Cars, and Boat

House

Currently, Deonty lives in his vast Alabama Mansion with his girlfriend Telli Swift and their kids.

He paid $1.2 million for this brilliant real estate that features two-car garages, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, and even a panic room!

It also features an incredibly well-packed gym, and the mansion overlooks the beautiful lake Tuscaloosa.

But the heavyweight king’s latest real estate purchase is his Californian house worth $1,780,000.

In fact, he is the first owner of this 6,344 sq. ft. property that features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two-car garages.

Even during the pandemic, when people were busy stocking groceries, Wilder was busy bringing new training equipment to train for his upcoming fight at home.

Cars

The bronze bomber has never hesitated to flaunt the luxurious life he lives. In fact, his love for stylish cars is well known to his fans.

Car enthusiasts have openly praised his impressive car collection that includes the biggest brands on the market.

Lamborghini Aventador

With a top speed of 217 mph, the Aventador is one of the fastest Lamborghinis out there.

What makes this vehicle even more impressive is the stylish faux-alligator skin wrapped around and finishing bronze coating, which was an ode to the ‘bronze bomber’ himself.’

Deonte spent $560,000 on the car.

Rolls Royce Phantom Convertible

This $600,000 beauty is the most expensive Rolls Royce on the market, with a rich history dating back to 1925. Again, Deontay customized the car with a bronze coat.

Likewise, the Phantom VII can speed up to 60 in 5.1 seconds, thanks to its 563 horsepower V12 engine.

Metallic Hummer H2

Deonty was also spotted driving a gorgeous metallic hummer that costs around $85,500. Primarily used for cruising, the Hummer H2 is the least expensive car from his collection.

Rolls Royce Cullinan

The $370,000 rolls Royce is the latest addition to his car collection. Just like his Lambo, he has wrapped up this one in a bronze snakeskin coat.

Dodge Challenger

At the price tag of $35,000,  dodge challenger might not be as expensive as other rides in his garage, but with all the customization, it might have added up to an enormous sum.

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

He showed off this beautiful baby worth $24,000 on his Twitter in 2020.

Bikes

Although Wilder has a fleet of cars in his garage, there’s no reason not to add few superbikes to the list.

Just like his cars, he likes to customize the appearance. As far as we know, he has two bikes, both the best ones you can get in the market.

Suzuki Hayabusa – around $20,000

Polaris Slingshot – around $21,500

Deontay Wilder | Lifestyle and Vacations

Deontay lives a vivid life with all the money he has made. He has a private boat that he takes out whenever he wants a break and goes out fishing.

Besides that, he has eight kids he should take care of, so he spends a lot of time with his family. He considers his eldest daughter Naieya his hero.

Deontay Wilder | Endorsements, Investments & Books

For the 2008 Olympic games, few athletes were chosen to model the Ralph Laurens clothing line. And the handsome hunk was one of them!

Following that, he said it was the beginning and end of his modeling career. His biggest sponsors are Everlast and Recover 180.

Besides that, he has a deal with Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant, PureKana CBD, etc. In comparison to his peers, his endorsement deals seem to be very few.

We can guess that he is focused intensely on his game, which might be the reason for his long winning streak.

Investments and Business

Deontay Wilder must have strong financial plans for himself, but there’s no information about businesses he has invested in. If there’s any knowledge, we will surely update you!

Book

Fans might not be aware, but Deontay has written a children’s book titled Deontay the Future World Champ.

This book features the story of how he became a heavyweight champion. This is an inspirational book that tells the kids to believe in their dreams and never give up.

Regarding this experience, Deontay has said that he would love to write more books in the future.

Deontay Wilder | Net Worth & Charity

Many people assume heavyweight champions to the big bad guy, and with a vast 6’7″ tattoo-covered body, Deontay perfectly fits the picture.

But in fact, he is a man with a big heart and takes pride in community service. Being an athlete himself, his focus tends to be on supporting athletic activities.

For instance, when Coffeyville high school in Alabama was closed by the local authority, he stepped in and converted the whole school into a gym for young people.

Furthermore, the kind boxer said he wanted to give the local kids something to be passionate about and save them from getting on the wrong path.

He also teaches boxing in the gym occasionally. As of now, he takes one hundred percent responsibility for the finances of the gym.

Pope Francis selected him as the Boxing Ambassador for peace in 2019. Wilder supports the Black Lives Matter movement and has made several donations for the cause.

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Deontay Wilder | Career Summary

The champion started Amateur boxing in 2005 at the age of 20. Even though he was still an amateur, he got a chance to box at the 2008 Olympics and even won bronze there.

Deontay turned pro in 2008. By 2012, he already had a winning streak of 25 fights.

Deontay was the heavyweight champion from 2015-2020, all through the years maintaining his winning streak.

Ultimately, he faced his only draw in January 2020 Tyson Fury rematch. Subsequently, he lost his championship to Fury in the 7th round.

Deontay Wilder | Facts and Quotes

1. His first daughter was born with a medical condition called Spina Bifida. To pay her medical bills, he had to drop out of college and take up three jobs. He was still an amateur boxer at the time. Later, he said that the most exciting job he did was as the delivery guy for Budweiser. He had to lift multiple beer cases to load into the truck, but he still considered it his morning workout.
2. His grandmother had a total belief that God chose him to do something extraordinary. She loved and protected him the most, so much so that she didn’t let anyone raised their hand on him. Unfortunately, she passed away before she saw her grandson reaching the heights he is today.
3. He has carved so many tattoos into his body that he might as well be the biggest tattoo lover. He believes tattoo is a great way to tell a story. Wilder assumes he has spent over 1000 hours of his life getting tattoos.

Quotes

• “Everybody has their due season. And it’s all about what you do in your season.” 
• “I don’t see myself being in the sport for a very long period of time, so I want to fight as much as possible.” 
• “Streetfight, you just ground and pound’em. Boxing is totally different.”

Social Media Presence:

Deontay Wilder is quite active on social media. You can follow him via these links.

Instagram: 2.7M followers

Facebook: 915K followers

Twitter: 704K followers

Some FAQs:

Is Deontay Married?

Deontay has had a lot of affairs and also used to be married a couple of years ago. But as of now, he’s engaged to reality TV star Telli Swift. Furthermore, they have one kid together.

Does Deontay Wilder have an Olympic medal?

Deontay Wilder won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics Games in the heavyweight division.

What is Deontay Wilder’s fight record?

Deontay Wilder has a professional fight record of 42 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.

Who is Deontay Wilder’s trainer?

Malik Scott is the new trainer or coach of Deontay Wilder. Previously, Jay Deas was Wilder’s manager and trainer.

Is Deontay Wilder the hardest puncher?

Deontay Wilder is known as the America’s hardest-hitting heavyweight boxer.

What is Deontay Wilder’s knockout percentage?

As we all know, Deontay Wilder is famous for his extraordinary punching power. His knockout-to-win percentage stands at 98%, with 20 knockouts in the first round.

How much does Deontay Wilder bench press?

Deontary Wilder can bench press max 310lbs (140kg).

Does Deontay Wilder have brain damage?

According to sources, Deontay Wilder suffered a brain injury during his rematch with Tyson Fury.

What gloves does Deontay Wilder use?

Deontay Wilder mostly uses Everlast gloves. Everlast is an American brand that focuses on making sports equipment for boxing, mixed martial arts, and physical fitness.