Deontay Wilder is famed for his unparalleled punching power, having secured numerous knockout victories on his rise to the top. Deontay Wilder will take on Joseph Parker this weekend in one of the most anticipated boxing events of 2023.  The Bronze Bomber and Parker will show down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. He will be fighting on the co-main event of the card, featuring Anthony Joshua in the headlining fight. But outside of the ring, both fighters lead pretty active lives. Thus, many fans are curious about the personal life of Deontay Wilder and whether he has a wife.

The former WBC heavyweight champion was once married to Jessica Scales-Wilder in 2009 but separated in 2017 and ended up divorcing each other. Currently, Wilder is engaged to Telli Swift. Here’s everything you need to know about her.

Is Telli Swift the wife of Deontay Wilder?

Telli Swift is a well-known reality TV star and socialite. Born Shuntel Swift in Zambales, Philippines in January 1987, she adopted the nickname ‘Telli’ only once she was famous.

A star in her own right, the 36-year-old is known for appearing on E! TV series Wags Atlanta, as well as for being Deontay’s beau and a model. Swift has two children, one son called Kerron from her previous relationship with her ex-husband, and a young daughter with Wilder called Kaorii Lee, who was born on March 7, 2018.

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Now Swift works as a fashion designer and has set up the Boxing Wag Association, which raises funds to support children and families. The pair have been dating for several years now, and have been engaged for more than two years.

Telli and Wilder met in Los Angeles, and they were immediately attracted to each other. Wilder made the first move, but their conversation was interrupted by one of Telli’s friends. Deontay didn’t give up, and he later contacted Telli via Instagram.

Wilder was initially reluctant to propose over fears that he would get his heart broken again but eventually did so on an episode of Wags Atlanta. The proposal, on February 15, 2018, was timed to coincide with their child’s gender reveal party at which the couple found out they were having a daughter. However, the duo are yet to get married.