World Boxing Champion, Deontay Wilder has revealed that his roots have been traced to Edo State, Nigeria.
Wilder made the revelation in a viral YouTube video he recently posted. While making the revelation, he said: “I want to go back and learn more about my culture and information with things about me.”
Though Wilder has never been to Nigeria, he said he wants to go to Edo state in Nigeria to know a little more about his roots.
He said: “Once I’m done with what I’m doing, I’m going back to see my tribe Edo.
“I want to see my culture and my ancestors and learn a lot of things. We all have lots of things that we are connected to that we know nothing about. I’ll love to go there and do research about my roots and my tribe.”
Wilder reigned for 5 years as the WBC heavyweight champion between 2015 and 2020 but lost his strap when he fought Tyson Fury in February, 2020.
It remains unclear as to whether Wilder’s discovery of his roots informed his moniker, “Bronze Bomber” as the Binis are popularly known for their expertise in bronze works.
After he suffered his first professional defeat in the hand of Fury last February, the former WBC champion will try to claim back his title when he takes on Fury for the third time in July.
The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada on July 24 and the winner of the fight will take on Anthony Joshua.
