WATCH: Hes One punch man and LeBron! Knockout artist Deontay Wilders WILD basketball

The world is aware of how dangerous Deontay Wilder can be when he steps into the ring because of his infamous reputation. In today’s boxing world, Wilder is one of the most devastating power punchers in the heavyweight division.

Subsequently, with his lightning-fast right hand, Wilder has knocked out countless opponents throughout his career, and he’s still going strong. In addition, Wilder could have had a completely different career trajectory and could have been the next LeBron James.

Deontay Wilder was a highly sought-after basketball player in college and could have had a career in basketball as well. As a high school senior in 2004, Wilder dreamed of playing either basketball or football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

However, due to the birth of Wilder’s eldest daughter and his poor academic performance, he decided to attend a nearby community college in Shelton, Massachusetts, to pursue a boxing career. Hence, Wilder started boxing at the age of 20 and has been practicing his boxing career since 2005.

Therefore, Wilder started boxing to support his daughter, Naieya Wilder, who was born with spina bifida. Spina bifida is a congenital condition where the spinal cord doesn’t develop properly. Hence, the challenges of caring for a child with a medical condition, combined with the financial strain of medical bills and other expenses, motivated Wilder to find a way to provide for his family.

Subsequently, Wilder found success in the sport relatively quickly, winning a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. His amateur success led him to become a professional later that year which eventually led to his fruitful career.

Fans react to Deontay Wilder playing Basketball  

Throughout his career, Deontay Wilder often spoke about his daughter‘s influence on his life and career, emphasizing how his desire to give her a better life motivated him to pursue boxing with determination and focus. Wilder’s journey from a late start in boxing to becoming a heavyweight champion is often seen as a testament to his resilience and commitment to providing for his family.

Hence, if Wilder did not have to provide for his family, he could have potentially become a basketball player. Furthermore, Wilder still often plays basketball in his leisure time and has some amazing skills to this day. A fan reacted positively to a clip of Wilder playing basketball.

Furthermore, fans were shocked and impressed to see the Bronze Bomber dunking clean shots into the hoop. Subsequently, many people knew of his prior basketball experience, but several were shocked.

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