Deontay Wilder is currently in an interesting spot in his career. After losing twice to Tyson Fury, Wilder decided to fight Robert Helenius. Overall, this was a good idea for Wilder as he won the match via knockout. It was a huge fight for his confidence, and subsequently, he is expected to go up against Anthony Joshua. Although this would not be for belts, this would be for bragging rights. After all, these two men used to be at the top of the heavyweight division and were on track to unify their belts.
Now, however, Deontay Wilder is finding himself in a legal situation. According to TMZ, Wilder was arrested on Tuesday morning while driving around Los Angeles. As the story goes, Wilder was in a Rolls Royce when it was stopped by police. Per the report, the police felt like the windows were too tinted. Furthermore, the license plate was partially obstructed. Upon the traffic stop, cops smelled weed in the car which then led to a full search. Subsequently, a gun was found and Wilder was arrested and hit with a possession of a concealed weapon charge.
Deontay Wilder Speaks
Just a few hours later, Deontay Wilder was released on bond. Moreover, in the tweet above, Wilder commented on the situation. Simply put, it seems like Wilder only had the weapon for self-defense purposes. "I’d rather be safe than sorry. The End," he wrote. As someone who is incredibly famous and wealthy, it is easy to see why Wilder would want to remain protected. Famous people are oftentimes the targets of crime and theft, and a gun is seen as a way to cover your bases. Moving forward, it remains to be seen what will happen with the charges.
Additionally, it has yet to be determined how this may affect a potential fight against Joshua. However, it doesn't seem like any sort of repercussions will be on their way from a boxing perspective. Either way, fans are likely very excited about a potential match between Wilder and Joshua. Let us know who you think would win, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.