Deontay Wilder

One coaches football, one punches people and one drive really, really fast. What one thing do they have in common? They're all champions in their respective sports.

This morning, the World Boxing Council's Heavyweight Champion of the World Deontay Wilder came to visit the WTUG studio.

Barber Motorsports Park and ZOOM Motorsports announced today that the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder will be this year’s Grand Marshal for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, held April 24th through 26th in Birmingham.

It was great day, as Tuscaloosa honored the new WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World, Deontay Wilder! See our photo gallery from the celebration at the amphitheater.

Title town has a new title, home of the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World! A huge accomplishment for Tuscaloosa's own Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder! The champ was greeted by a large gathering of fans, friends and family for a parade and celebration at the amphitheater this weekend!

The City of Tuscaloosa will hold a parade and celebration for World Boxing Council heavyweight champion and Tuscaloosa resident Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Tuscaloosa boxer Deontay Wilder became the new heavyweight champion of the world when he defeated Bermane Stiverne by unanimous decision on Saturday night.

Thursday night I was able to be part of the most important night in Tuscaloosa's recent history.

Tuscaloosa heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder kept his undefeated record intact Saturday night with a fourth-round TKO against Jason Gavern. Wilder continues to add to his impressive résumé, which includes a 32-0 record with every victory coming by way of knockout...

In less than two minutes, Tuscaloosa native, Olympic bronze medal winner and current WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight champion got his 29th K.O. in 29 fights!