Deontay Wilder is a veteran of 46 professional boxing bouts; he made his debut in 2008. Since his debut, he has been a part of several iconic bouts. The former WBC heavyweight champion has not shied away from tough challenges and has taken every opponent head-on inside the squared circle.
A late bloomer in the combat sports world, Deontay Wilder started amateur boxing at age 20. During his early days, he earned a bronze medal while competing as an amateur at the 2008 Olympics in the heavyweight class. He carried the momentum of his amateur days into his professional career and has proven a tough competitor to almost all the opponents he has squared off against inside the ring.
Deontay Wilder’s punching power is next to none and is acclaimed for his finishing prowess. He has an unbelievable finish rate of 97.67%, which is the highest in the heavyweight class. As an amateur, Deontay Wilder is estimated to have been in 35 total bouts, out of which he has won 30. He started as an amateur boxer in 2005 and then switched to professional boxing in 2008. Wilder won multiple accolades during the span of his professional career, with the WBC men’s heavyweight title being his most prized possession, which he held for five years and defended nine times successfully before losing it.
Deontay Wilder Losses
Deontay Wilder was almost unassailable until he fought Tyson Fury, who knocked him out in the seventh round on February 20, 2020, in their second meeting inside the squared circle and took his WBC heavyweight title. The duo locked horns with each other in a rematch for the title on October 9, 2021, where Wilder again came up short and was knocked out by Fury in the eleventh round to retain the WBC heavyweight and the Ring magazine heavyweight titles. Both of Deontay Wilder's losses have come at the hands of Tyson Fury.
Deontay Wilder remained undefeated in his 42 fights, and both his losses have resulted against Tyson Fury. He has a professional boxing record of 42 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw to his name. Deontay Wilder will be making his return to the squared circle against Joseph Parker in a high-voltage heavyweight showdown in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on December 23, 2023.
FAQs
A. He has lost 2 fights in his professional career.
A. No, he has never defeated Tyson Fury.
A. Both his losses in his professional career have come up against Tyson Fury.
A. He has a professional boxing record of 43 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
A. He is 38 years old.
