Deontay Wilder is one of the major professional boxing stars active on the professional circuit since 2008. He made his debut against Ethan Cox on November 15, 2008. Wilder made quick work of Cox in his inaugural showdown and knocked him out in the second round to secure a dominant win. Taking off his career with flying colors, Deontay Wilder kept dominating his opponents for years, amassing an impeccable winning streak of 42 fights in the process.
Deontay Wilder won the WBC heavyweight championship against Bermane Stiverne on January 17, 2015, by beating him via unanimous decision to win the title. The win is Wilder’s only decisional victory to date, having defeated 42 of his 46 opponents via knockouts. He defended his title successfully on ten occasions before suffering the first loss of his professional career and dropping it.
Deontay Wilder locked horns with Tyson Fury when the duo shared the squared circle for the second time on February 22, 2022, with the WBC heavyweight championship on the line. Fury delivered a powerful performance, knocked Wilder out in the seventh round, and won the heavyweight title. He suffered another loss in the rematch against Fury but won his most recent fight by knocking out Robert Helenius in the first round.
Deontay Wilder Next Fight-Opponent, Date, Location
Deontay Wilder is set to lock horns with Joseph Parker on December 23, 2023, at Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a part of the double main event to be held under the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card. The duo will look forward to a dominant finish in the bout, which can decide the future course of their respective careers.
Deontay Wilder Record
Deontay Wilder holds a professional record of 43 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw to his name. He has finished 42 opponents by knockout and won one of his fights via unanimous decision.
46 fights | 43 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 42 | 2 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
Joseph Parker Record
Joseph Parker holds a professional record of 33 wins and 3 losses as a professional boxer.
36 fights | 33 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 23 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
Deontay Wilder Last Fight
In his most recent showdown, Deontay Wilder locked horns with Robert Helenius on October 15, 2022. Wilder made quick work of Helenius by dispatching him in the first round to seize the victory.
FAQs
A. He is scheduled to face Joseph Parker in his next fight.
A. He faced Robert Helenius in his most recent fight.
A. They will fight on December 23, 2023.
A. He has bounced back from his consecutive losses by winning his most recent bout.
A. He is on a three fight-winning streak.