Deontay Wilder: Net worth, career earnings and boxing record
DEONTAY Wilder is one of the hardest-punching heavyweights in boxing history.
Here is everything you need to know about the former WBC heavyweight world champion who is famed for his ferocious power.
What is Deontay Wilder’s net worth?
According to Forbes, Wilder made a massive $46.5M (£33m) in 2020 alone – despite fighting just once.
That made him the third wealthiest boxer behind Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Anthony Joshua.
Wilder took home $2 million when he faced Luis Ortiz in March 2018 and made $20 million in their 2019 rematch.
He made $10 million for his knockout victory over Dominic Breazeale in 2019.
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The trilogy fight against Tyson Fury meant an increase in Wilder’s salary.
He earned $10 million (£7.8M) in the first bout and around $28 million (£21.9M) in the rematch.
For the third fight, Wilder took home a guaranteed purse of $10 million, including a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
According to Forbes, Wilder has earned approximately $500,000 (£292,000) through endorsement deals.
He has partnered with Everlast Boxing, PureKana CBD and Raising Cane’s.
As of December 2023, Wilder has more than 2.7 million followers on Instagram.
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He owns a number of luxurious cars and expensive jewellery and plans on focusing on music once he retires from the ring.
Whether that proves to be a massive money-maker for Wilder is yet to be seen.
What is Deontay Wilder’s boxing record?
From 2015 to 2020, Wilder held the heavyweight title and successfully defended the belt on 10 occasions.
In 2015, Wilder became the first American world heavyweight champion since 2007.
This marked the end of the longest period in which an American had not held a heavyweight title.
Wilder’s record today stands at 43-2-1 – the two losses and one draw all from his trilogy with Tyson Fury.
He suffered his loss against Fury via 7th-round TKO on February 22, 2020, which ended his 42-fight win streak.
Both of Wilder’s losses came via stoppage.
Aside from Fury, Wilder has beaten every other man that he’s stepped into the ring with.
He entered the professional boxing scene in November 2008 at the age of 23, securing victory in his debut with a 2nd round TKO.
Following this, he embarked on an impressive streak of 39 more consecutive wins, including 38 via stoppage.
Wilder’s first world title fight came in January 2015, when he faced Bermane Stiverne for the heavyweight WBC title.
He defeated Stiverne in round 12 in a unanimous decision to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
Some of his notable victories include winning against Robert Helenius, Dominic Breazeale, Luis Ortiz, Gerald Washington, Artur Szpilka, and Éric Molina.
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Despite his successful career, Wilder has faced criticism for his fighting style, with some commentators arguing that he heavily relies on his right hand and lacks versatility in his boxing approach.
However, his fans appreciate and applaud his raw power, which has earned him the nickname “The Bronze Bomber.”