DEONTAY WILDER is one of the hardest-punching heavyweights in boxing history and will return to the ring on December 23 after more than a year away.
Wilder, 38, is set to face fellow former world champion Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia, ahead of a blockbuster clash with Anthony Joshua in March – should both win.
AJ will fight Otto Wallin on the same card, dubbed the Day of Reckoning, which is set to be one of the richest cards 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 a huge 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.
Wilder has only fought once since that trilogy ended in October 2021 – destroying Robert Helenius inside one round in New York City.
The Bronze Bomber earned a reported fortune for his 2 mins 57 seconds of work that night, earning an estimated purse of $20 million (£15.68m).
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 3 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.
While the exact figures for his fight with Parker are not yet known, Wilder reiterated how lucrative this Saudi Arabia deal will be for Joshua – leading to claims that Wilder will also make out big.
The American claimed AJ will make more than £50 million over his two-fight Saudi deal, which will see the Brit face Wilder should he beat Otto Wallin.
Wilder said: “Everyone will get in the ring for the right price, especially when there is over $50m on the table.
“Everything is going in the right direction now and the fight will happen.
“The time is finally here and people are going to get what they have wanted for years.”
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.”
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