Deontay Wilder is used to enjoying a massive fan following and fame in the boxing world. Known for his dreadful knockout power, the 37-year-old has made his name in the sport and is regarded as one of the best heavyweights of all time. However, every action of a professional boxer is left for the world to scrutinize. And something like that recently happened. Wilder made headlines when he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon since the news went mainstream. His fans and the whole boxing world are left in shock and perplexed.
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Deontay Wilder was arrested early morning on May 2. He was pulled over by the cops, which ended with him being taken into custody for carrying a firearm. As reported by TMZ, Wilder was pulled over on a routine check. The cops thought his windows were illegally tinted and his license plate was obstructed. But, this routine check turned out to be rather surprising and shocking for the heavyweight hard hitter.
According to the reports, the cops smelled burnt marijuana from the car. So the cops searched the car. They ended up finding some marijuana and a 9mm weapon in the car. Wilder was then put under arrest. The ferocious heavyweight was cooperative and nice throughout the process, as the sources alleged.
Deontay Wilder has reportedly been arrested on a charge of possession of a concealed weapon after police found a 9mm pistol in his car during a traffic stop in LA overnight. It’s understood he was bonded out of jail early this morning. [According to @TMZ_Sports]
Since his arrest, after spending hours in custody, Wilder reportedly was bonded out after paying $35000. Meanwhile, the boxing world is waiting for the 37-year-old to return to the boxing ring. The former champion is rumored to be in talks for a super fight against Anthony Joshua to be held in Saudi Arabia. An official announcement is yet to be made about the same. It is unclear whether this arrest will impact the fight negotiations.
Fans react to Wilder’s arrest
One user joked about the ongoing negotiations with ‘AJ’ and claimed that this was Wilder trying to avoid the Brit.
The lengths Wilder goes to duck AJ
Another user did not understand why Wilder was carrying a gun when he had his right hand with him as a weapon.
Dude got his right hand, why would he need to carry a gun with him anyway 😏
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One user had a rather odd and unexpected conspiracy theory involving the British promoter Eddie Hearn.
AJ ducking Wilder by getting Eddie to pay off cops to plant evidence 🙄
One user believes that Wilder will make funny excuses for the gun found in his car.
Wilder will make some of the funniest excuses for why that gun was found in his car.
Lastly, a user named Lorian believes Wilder’s right-hand hits much harder than any gun.
What do you think about Wilder’s arrest? Let us know in the comments.
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