Deontay Wilder is a Professional Boxer and the former World Boxing Council(WBC) heavyweight champion and also popularly known as “The Bronze Bomber”, the name he picked up after he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. According to reports, Deontay Wilder net worth is estimated to be around $30.5million.
Deontay Wilder has had a fantastic career so far, he held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to February 2024, when he lost the rematch against Tyson Fury. Wilder has had a draw and only lost once, both to Tyson Fury in his 43 fights as a pro boxer.
It was in 2005 when the Alabama resident was inspired to pursue a new line of work to take care of his first child’s medical needs, and after dropping out of college, he tried boxing. By 2008, Wilder bagged a bronze medal at the Olympics and kept up the momentum, creating a record that was 30-0 by 2013.
Wilder blames his heavy Ring walk outfit worth $31,000 for tiring him before his face-off against Fury. He demanded a rematch to retain his title, and will deservingly get a rematch against Tyson Fury for the WBC heavyweight title.
Deontay Wilder Net Worth
Wilder earn ($2.5 million to $4 million) guaranteed purse money per fight. While his winnings include $10m (£7.71m) from the first Fury fight and purse money of $7m from his 2nd Fury fight.
According to Forbes, Deontay Wilder’s net worth is estimated at $30.5million in 2019. Deontay’s match winnings have totalled to $46 million. This made Wilder third wealthiest boxer behind Saul’ Canelo’ Alvarez and Anthony Joshua.
Wilder Endorsements and Businesses Ventures
Deontay Wilder has a sponsorship deal with Everlast and recently partnered up with Premium Hydration Beverage RECOVƎR 180° as his hydration sponsor. The 6 foot 7 inch American had also rejected DAZN’s multi-fight offer worth $100 million. He doesn’t have many big endorsement deals but makes around $500,000 from endorsements each year.
Deontay Wilder Assets
- Gator-skin Lamborghini Aventador worth $560,000
- Rolls Royce Phantom Convertible worth $437,000
- Metallic Hummer H2 worth $70,000
- A Custom Rolls Royce SUV CULLINAN, worth £269,310
- Dodge Challenger worth £30,000
- Suzuki Hayabusa sport bike worth £14,500
- A tri-wheeler Polaris Slingshot worth £15,500
- Mansion in Alabama on Lake Tuscaloosa worth $1.2 million, it also has a panic room designed by Fort Knox vaults.
Social Media Followers
Deontay Wilder has 2.9M followers on Instagram and 692K followers on twitter, his training and business team is called the Bomb Squad.