Former WBC Heavyweight Champion, Deontar Wilder has revealed that he’s from Edo State Nigeria and he will like to come back to learn about his tribe and his ancestors soon.
Wilder, while speaking during an interview ahead of his trilogy against current WBC Champion, Tyson Fury, Deontar Wilder said he would love to learn more about his culture and tradition.
“I want to go back and learn more about my culture and information with things about me. Once I’m done with what I’m doing, I’m going back to see my tribe, Edo.
“I want to see my culture and my ancestors and learn a lot of things. We all have lots of things that we are connected to that we know nothing about. I’ll love to go there and do research about my roots and my tribe
Deontay Wilder confirming he is Edo. He held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, making ten successful defenses. He has fought a total of 44 fights & won 42 by 41 knockouts. He has been defeated only ones & drew ones. pic.twitter.com/CJRfWhu8w1
— Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu (@uwagbale_) June 19, 2021
Deontar Wilder bears the nickname ” Bronze Bomber.” However, it is unclear whether he adopted the name because of the Binis in Edo State who are well known for their bronze crafts which date back to Nigeria’s pre-colonial era.
Wilder is preparing for his trilogy against Tyson Fury in July after the previous two fights ended in a controversial split decision draw and a win for Fury in February 2020.
The Bronze Bomber boasts of an impressive record of 42 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in 44 bouts.
