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Deontay Wilder is a professional American boxer. Deontay is one of the longest-reigning world heavyweight champions having been crowned the ‘World Boxing Council’(WBC) heavyweight champion in 2015. Currently, Wilder is the second-best heavyweight boxer in the world. He started his boxing career as an amateur in the 2008 Summer Olympics where he won the bronze medal. Initially, Wilder wanted to become a professional football player or a basketballer before focusing on the lucrative boxing career. 

Deontay Wilder is known for his formidable punching power, having a knockout rate of 98% for his wins with 20 first-round knockouts. 

Deontay Wilder Early Life

Deontay Leshun Wilder was born on October 22, 1985, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is of African-American descent, not so much about his family or childhood is known. 

Deontay Wilder attended Tuscaloosa Central High School and graduated in 2004. While at school, Wilder dreamt of becoming a professional football or basketball player. His early dream was to play for his hometown team, ‘Alabama Crimson Tide’. However, his dream to play football was cut short by his early marriage, which put domestic and financial responsibilities on his shoulders. 

After the birth of his first daughter who had spinal defects, Wilder took odd jobs to support his young family and his daughter’s medical bills. At some point, he worked as a driver of a local beverage company and decided to let go of his academic dreams. He chose to pursue boxing as a means to get money to support his family. 

Early Boxing Career

In 2005, Deontay Wilder joined the ‘Skyy Boxing Gym’ in Northport, Alabama to start his amateur boxing career. He was under the training and guidance of Jay Deas. In less than two years, Deontay Wilder had become a force to reckon in amateur boxing. 

In 2007, Wilder decided to enter the ‘National Golden Gloves’ competition. He had an impressive run in this competition, defeating the world champion Isiah Thomas and David Thompson. In the same year, he registered success against Quantis Graves in the ‘US Amateur Boxing Championship’. He went on to win the championship having defeated James Zimmerman from California. He again defeated Quantis Graves to win the ‘Olympic Games’trials. 

The following year, 2008, Wilder registered his career-best score when he defeated the Russian Rakhim Chakhiyev. 

2008 Summer Olympics

Having defeated Quantis Graves in the Olympic Games trials, Wilder qualified for the competition. He registered to compete in the heavyweight category in the 2008 Summer Olympics. During the competition, he managed to defeat Algeria’s Abdelaziz Touilbini and Morocco’s Mohamed Arjaoui. However, Wilder lost to Italy’s Clemente Russo in the semi-finals, becoming the Olympics bronze medalist. 

His amateur record is 30-5. 

Deontay Wilder Professional Boxing Career

In 2008, Deontay Wilder made his debut in professional boxing at the Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Tennessee. He had an impressive debut, knocking out his opponent, Ethan Cox, in the second round.   

In 2009, had seven professional boxing matches, which he won all in the first round. His boxing success carried on for the proceeding years with an impressive record. By 2012, he had won 25 matches, a majority of which were won within the first four rounds. 

First Professional Boxing Title

On December 15, 2012, Wilder stepped on the ring of Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles against Kelvin Prince. He defeated his opponent to win his first professional boxing title. 

In 2013, Golden Boy Promotions announced that Wilder will fight Audley Harrison. Wilder knocked out the former Olympic gold medalist in the first round. Harrison soon announced his retirement from professional boxing after Wilder defeat. 

In 2014, a boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Malik Scott was announced. Wilder defeated Scott in the first round, taking over as the mandatory challenger for the ‘WBC Heavyweight Title’. 

WBC Heavyweight Title

On January 17, 2015, Wilder fought against the WBC heavyweight champion, Bermane Stiverne at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After a thrilling 12 rounds, Deontay Wilder was announced the new WBV heavyweight champion, in a unanimous decision by all judges. 

Wilder dedicated his win to his daughter and Muhammad Ali, who he said was his all-time hero. 

Defending WBC Heavyweight Title

Soon after becoming the WBC heavyweight champion, Wilder started to defend his title. In May 2015, he fought his first title defense against Eric Molina. Wilder knocked out Molina in the fourth round. He got $1.4 million for his win.

His second title defense was in August against Johann Duhaupas who was ranked 12th in the WBC. Wilder dominated the fight and won it in the 11th round. He was awarded $1.4 million for the win. 

In December 2015, Wilder was tasked to defend his title against Artur Szpilka of Poland. The polish boxer had an upper hand in the first three rounds, but Wilder did not give up. In the 9th round, Wilder landed a powerful punch that led to the hospitalization of his opponent. 

In May 2016, Wilder was set to fight his mandatory challenger, Alexander Poverkin from Russia. However, a week before the fight, his challenger tested positive for a banned substance, leading to the cancellation of the match. 

In July 2016, Wilder defeated Chris Arreola though he had broken his right hand and had torn biceps. Wilder underwent two surgeries after the fight to repair his injuries before returning to the ring. 

In February 2017, Wilder fought Gerald Washington in a fight that was aired by ‘Fox’and termed as one of the most widely watched boxing fights. Gerald Washington suffered major head blows from Wilder and the fight was stopped by the referee. 

In October 2017, WBC ordered Wilder to fight Bermane Stiverne, the mandatory challenger. Wilder’s opponent was knocked out after a powerful right-hand blow. 

In December, the same year, Wilder defeated Luis Ortiz. 

In 2018, Wilder fought Tyson Fury in a contested match that ended as a draw. 

WBC Title Loss

On 22 January 2020, Wilder faced Tyson Fury. This time, Wilder lost to his opponent, losing his WBC heavyweight title to Tyson Fury via a technical knockout in the 7th round.  In December 2020 there will be another fight between Wilder and Fury. People calling it Wilder vs Fury 3 fight.

Deontay Wilder Estimated Networth, Salary, and Sponsorship

The estimated net worth of Wilder is $30 million. His 2019 earnings from his fights stand at $30 million. He is currently having a sponsorship deal with Everlast. 

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Tyson Fury is a Famous British professional boxer. Peoples knew him for his special skills like accuracy punches, speed, defense, and discipline skills. In his boxing career, he has won lots of famous titles. By doing hard training every day he developed boxing skills.  As Tyson Luke Fury is a British so he represents his country in International boxing competitions.

On the 12th of August 1988, He had born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. His family belongs to Irish roots. Presently, Tyson fury age is 32 years.  For his top skills and performance Boxing fan call him with various nicknames like Gypsy king, The Furious one, and 2 Fast.

Profile Name: Tyson Luke Fury (commonly known as Tyson Fury)

Nicknames: Gypsy King, the Furious One, 2 Fast

Age: 32 years

Date of birth: 12th of August 1988

Place of birth: Wythenshawe, Manchester, England

Nationality: British, Irish

Zodiac sign: Leo

Ancestry: Irish

Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 centimetres/ 2.06 metres)

Weight: 115 kg

Measurements: 44-34-37

Shoe size: 12 (U.S.)

Biceps: 16 inches

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Dark brown

 Father: John Fury

Mother: Amber Fury

Spouse: Paris (m. 2008- present)

Children: 5 (Prince John James, Venezuela, Valencia Amber, Prince Tyson Fury, , Prince Adonis Amaziah)

Profession: Boxer

Net worth: $50 million

Tyson Fury family background:

Gypsy King comes from an Irish background. His paternal grandfather came from Tuam in County Galway. John Fury, his father, was born in Tuam. His maternal grandmother’s homeland is County Tipperary. His mother, Amber Fury, was born within the Belfast area.

The boxer was born prematurely and only weighed one pound at birth. His dad, John, named his son after Tyson. At the time, Tyson was the reigning heavyweight boxing world champion. John gave him the name with the assumption and faith that his son would fight to survive. Before Tyson came into this world, the family’s 2 newborn daughters had died. Both of them had been delivered prematurely also. Gypsy King has three brothers. Interestingly, 2 Fast isn’t the primary boxer within the family. He was born into a family of boxers. His father was a knowledgeable boxer who entered various competitions within the 1980s under the moniker, Gypsy John. Initially, he was an unlicensed boxer. He got his license later. a number of the opposite professional boxers within the family are Hughie Fury, Nathan Gorman, Hosea Burton, and Andy Lee. The four of them are Tyson’s cousins.

There are some other distant relatives who are also boxers, name Bartley Gorman and Uriah Burton. Both Bartley and Uriah are referred to as the Kings of the Gypsies. Tyson Fury’s brother, Tommy Fury, is an additionally knowledgeable boxer who was a contestant on Love Island in 2019. Tommy’s mother is Chantal. Although Tyson identifies with the Irish community, he has unsuccessfully tried to realize dual citizenship in Ireland and England. The shortage of success is because nobody recorded John’s birth civilly within the 1960s. At the time, births were only recorded through a Church baptism rather than state registrations as is that the case today.

Early life:

When Tyson fury was 11 years old he was unable to continue the school.

Instead, he started working with John in tarmacking roads. His other brothers were also doing jobs. Tyson’s mother Amber, got pregnant 14 times, but among them, only the four brothers survived. In December 1997, she has given birth to a daughter and named Ramona. Ramona didn’t survive. Her death was hard for Tyson and his family, who was then only nine years old. Tyson fury started boxing at an early age. at the time he was 10 years old.  He was dealing with the troubles that weighed him down. At the same time, John was his personal trainer. In 2011, John was incarcerated for removing another Traveller’s eye during a fight. Unlike what he did, John had guide his son to not fight outside the ring. The boxer also never got into trouble with the officials.

Career

Gypsy King started his career as a naive boxer. Later, he became an experience one through a lot of hard work. There is an upcoming boxing fight going to happen in December 2020 between Fury vs wilder 3.

The beginner period

During his amateur years, 2 Fast was working with a Boxing Club name the Belfast-based Holy Family. After that, He joined the Smithboro Club that was based in Ireland. In his amateur years, he represented Ireland and England in international matches.

In 2006, Tyson Fury took part in the senior national championships.  At the time He represents Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy that is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He lost the game to David Price. In 2007, He participated in a double international match. His opponent was a seasoned Polish team. Gypsy King team lost 12-6, but Tyson Fury won the two fights he took part in. After that, the team faced the USA team. He won his via knockout. In 2007, He also took part and won  European Junior Championship against Istvan Bernath. In July that year, he bagged the silver medal in the EU Junior Championship. He lost the boxing match against Maxim Babanin. He also ranked third after Andrey Volkov and Maxim Babanin in Junior years from Russia. He has been asked to represents Britain in the Olympics of 2008. Instead, David Price represented the country.

The boxer tried to get chosen for the amateur Olympic program, but he was unsuccessful. Calls for him to drop out of the Irish national championships were made. Holy Trinity Boxing Club’s officials argued that he did not qualify because Ireland was not his country of birth. Despite the critical circumstances, Gypsy King won the ABA super-heavyweight in 2018. The amateur games made him feel disappointed, so he chose to become a professional.

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