Heavyweight boxing star Deontay Wilder was arrested during the early morning hours on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
First reported by TMZ, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was taken into custody and charged with possessing a concealed firearm. According to the report, Wilder was pulled over by L.A. police officers due to tinted windows and an obstructed license plate on his Rolls Royce. While searching the vehicle, officers found marijuana and a 9mm handgun.
Deontay Wilder was said to have been polite and cooperative with the officers. He was released on bond at 6:34 a.m. local time. Shortly after the incident, Wilder took to Twitter with a simple message addressing the situation.
“I’d rather be safe than sorry. The End,” wrote Wilder
I’d rather be safe than sorry. The End
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) May 2, 2023
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Deontay Wilder is one of the biggest names in modern-day professional boxing, holding an impressive record of 43-2 with the two losses coming in back-to-back bouts against ‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury. In October, Wilder scored a first-round knockout against Robert Helenius. It was his 42nd career KO.
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