Former heavyweight boxing world champion Deontay Wilder made headlines yet again, but this time it wasn’t for his prowess in the ring. The 37-year-old fighter was arrested early Tuesday morning on a concealed weapon charge. Despite the legal trouble, Wilder and his trainer are maintaining a defiant attitude and turning a deaf ear to the noise surrounding the incident.

The arrest comes at a pivotal moment in Wilder’s career. Speculation has been swirling about a potential boxing match against Anthony Joshua, which could take place later this year. However, this arrest could have effects on how negotiations proceed.

Why was Deontay Wilder arrested?

According to TMZ, The Los Angeles Police Department claimed that Wilder was taken into custody at 1:15 a.m. local time. He was pulled over for illegally tinted windows and an obstructed license plate on his Rolls Royce. During the stop, officers reportedly detected the odor of marijuana, leading to a subsequent search that uncovered a 9mm gun. Wilder was released approximately five hours later after posting a bond of $35,000.

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Following his release Wilder took to social media and addressed this issue. Moreover, it seems that now his trainer Malik Scott has also joined in and made a bold statement regarding the distractions caused by the arrest.

Deontay Wilder’s trainer has a message following the arrest

Scott took to social media and posted a picture of him and Wilder enjoying a feast. This was not all as he had a direct statement to make to his followers who were eager to get his take on the situation. “F**k the noise. We just feasted on some goat with a GOAT. @bronzebomber Love you bro, got ya back forever baby.” he wrote.

Despite the criticisms, it seems that Scott is wholeheartedly with Wilder moving forward. While the legal implications of the concealed weapon charge remain to be seen, Wilder’s camp seems determined to keep its eyes on the prize. Only time will tell how this incident will impact Wilder’s career and the potential matchups that lie ahead. For now, the boxing community can only watch as things unfold in this saga.

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