Tag: Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder takes on ‘King Kong’ Ortiz in New York
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Something has to give.
In this corner stands 38-year-old challenger Luis Ortiz, a 6-foot-4 Cuban lefthander who is 28-0 with 24...
Boxing champion Deontay Wilder charged with marijuana possession
Associated Press
Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has been charged with marijuana possession.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, police said in a statement that they arrested Wilder on Wednesday...
Bronze Bomber in bronze? Statue of Alabama boxer Deontay Wilder in...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Caleb O’Connor admits that he initially wanted to paint the inside of Skyy Boxing Gym.
“I had seen some photos,” he...
Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with 5th-round KO of Gerald Washington
By John Zenor
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Deontay Wilder proved his surgically repaired right hand is still a devastating force — once he unleashed it.
Wilder...
WBC champ Deontay Wilder returns against unbeaten Gerald Washington
By John Zenor
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Deontay Wilder is trying to emulate Larry Holmes, both in becoming the world's dominant heavyweight champion and...
Deontay Wilder prepares for Feb. 25 bout in Birmingham, wins legal...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Deontay Wilder won a significant fight last week without throwing a punch. But the Tuscaloosa native says he struck a blow...
Deontay Wilder opponent for Birmingham fight tests positive for banned drug
Solomon Crenshaw, Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
For the second time in the past seven months, Deontay Wilder is looking for a substitute challenger for his World Boxing...
Boxing champion Deontay Wilder announces fourth Birmingham bout
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Deontay Wilder is heading back to a ring near you.
The World Boxing Council heavyweight champion announced Wednesday, Jan. 4 that...
Deontay Wilder is helping to grow Birmingham’s lodging tax
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Lodging tax generated in Birmingham increased by nearly 15 percent in 2016 with more sporting events and conventions coming into...