Deontay Wilder took up boxing at 19 to support a daughter born with spina bifida; after 32 knockouts in a row, he became the first American heavyweight champion since 2006 Nov 6, 2026 @ 10:00amCombat Sports > BoxingAthlon SportsDeontay Wilder's journey from fatherhood to heavyweight champion. Read moreDeontay Wilder took up boxing at 19 to support a daughter born with spina bifida; after 32 knockouts in a row, he became the first American heavyweight champion since 2006