Deontay Wilder, once a dominant force in the boxing world, is now facing serious allegations of domestic violence and child abuse from his fiancée, Telli Swift. Swift was granted a temporary restraining order against Wilder after accusing him of multiple instances of physical abuse, including choking her in front of their daughter and slamming her son’s head against a car.
The order, which requires Wilder to stay away from Swift and their daughter, will remain in effect until June 25. Swift also claims that Wilder took her laptop without permission, sent disturbing messages to her contacts, and used their home surveillance system to spy on her. She alleges that Wilder has been emotionally abusive, controlling, and even physically violent towards her.
Swift expressed fear that Wilder’s mental health has deteriorated alongside his boxing career, especially after his recent losses to Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. Wilder’s career hit a new low last weekend when he suffered a defeat to Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. Many observers, including Wilder’s own mother, believe that this loss could mark the end of his career as a professional boxer.
This isn’t the first time Wilder has faced allegations of domestic violence, as he was previously arrested on strangulation charges in 2013. The current situation has left Wilder’s career and personal life in turmoil, with serious implications for his future in the sport.