Talk:Deontay Wilder

Need to know why arrest record important

Also, there's no mention of any other relations except one of his children's mothers. There needs to be more like that if we are going to include one, all need to be included. I have seen nothing that cites her as the child's mother, so I am deleting until we have verification.

The domestic strangulation is also undocumented as to the result of the case. As I understand it, that charge was dismissed so it should not be included under his personal life. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AlabamaBox (talk • contribs) 20:25, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

Regional titles

User:David-golota has been edit warring for many months regarding the inclusion of regional titles in Wilder's record table. He is adamant that there is "No need to include minor titles when he has a major title. It only takes up space", whilst declaring article ownership by saying "I created the record so please respect my work". Twice I have tried to ask for a rationale on his talk page, but this was met with silence or blunt "reasons" via edit summaries. Not a good look. As far as I see it, there is no guideline within WikiProject Boxing which states that regional titles are not to be mentioned for "lack of space". Perhaps User:David-golota could weigh in at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Boxing and see if other editors share his view. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 17:11, 31 December 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 2 December 2018

he had a loss and not a draw 88.105.73.31 (talk) 06:55, 2 December 2018 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. DannyS712 (talk) 07:14, 2 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 December 2018

Deontay Wilder Boxing record Total fights 41 Wins 40 Wins by KO 39 Losses 1 Draws 0 — Preceding unsigned comment added by The gypsey king (talk • contribs) 21:46, 2 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 June 2019

Please add TBD information for Wilder Ortiz II, which has been announced. Bluedog14400 (talk) 22:26, 25 June 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Gangster8192 02:03, 26 June 2019 (UTC)

Fully-protected edit request on 22 November 2019

Can somebody please restore the content regarding the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. It’s not a content dispute, it’s not even debatable. MOS:BOXING/RECORD states:
For minor sanctioning bodies without a direct link to their title histories (see list of boxing organisations), or if the title is only a regional one by a major sanctioning body, split the links individually between sanctioning body and weight class:

[[International Boxing Association (professional)|IBA]] [[featherweight]] title

IBA featherweight title

[[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Inter-Continental [[bantamweight]] title

WBA Inter-Continental bantamweight title

Thanks. — ².O.^Boxing 03:56, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

This is the content I’m referring to [1] ².O.^Boxing 04:08, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: I am not going to continue your edit war on your behalf. You will need to get consensus for this change. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 19:05, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

It is not a change, it is a restoration of the original content that has been there for the past four years. The consensus is in the MOS, as clearly shown in the direct quote above. @Mac Dreamstate: David-golota up to their old tricks again. — ².O.^Boxing 19:17, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

The content should be restored per the above rationale. User:David-golota, who has a history of getting into vitriolic edit wars on boxing-related articles, removed the content without a valid rationale whatsoever, let alone consensus. He's been trying to make the edit stick since at least 2015—a glance of his edit history shows that he only ever returns to WP to make the same edit to this article. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 21:55, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

This page should be able to edit. The record needs to be updated! NICHOLAS NEEDLEHAM (talk) 17:35, 24 November 2019 (UTC)

Somebody obviously has a agenda against me. I'm not only editing or return the Wikipedia for a regional title change. But since he holds a major belt like the WBC world title. A continental regional title is irrelevant and it does not even have it's own article on here. I even created Deontay Wilders record table. Other people are now just editing and claiming possession of it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by David-golota (talk • contribs) 00:51, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

@David-golota: "I even created Deontay Wilders record table. Other people are now just editing and claiming possession of it."

Firstly, You are clearly attempting to claim ownership over his record table. Please read WP:OWNERSHIP. As it’s clear you won’t, I will quote the very first paragraph for you..."This page in a nutshell: No one "owns" content (including articles or any page at Wikipedia). If you create or edit an article, others can make changes, and you cannot prevent them from doing so. In addition, you should not undo their edits without good reason. Disagreements should be calmly resolved, starting with a discussion on the article talk page."

Secondly, regional titles are to be included in a boxer’s record table. Winning a world title does not erase the past, Wilder still won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Please read MOS:BOXING/RECORD, the manual of style is clear, regional titles are to be included, regardless of whether or not an article exists on said title. As it’s clear you won’t read the manual of style, and didn’t read the direct quote I provided above, I'll quote it again..."For minor sanctioning bodies without a direct link to their title histories (see list of boxing organisations), or if the title is only a regional one by a major sanctioning body, split the links individually between sanctioning body and weight class"

It really isn’t up for debate. If you keep removing the content after being fully informed on the matter, this will undoubtedly be seen as vandalism, for which you will be reported for at WP:AIV. And can you please sign your future comments with four tildes so people can see who has left the comment. Thanks. – ².O.^Boxing 03:51, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

I can't take these accusations seriously. Nowhere do I claim ownership of anything. Just stated the fact that I created the record table. People where to lazy to create it and now that he is a world champion people are VERY interested. I was interested in creating content when boxers where still unknown — Preceding unsigned comment added by David-golota (talk • contribs) 05:28, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

Protecting the page

I understand why the page is being protected, but to protect it before updating it is simply stupid. CaPslOcksBroKEn (talk) 18:11, 24 November 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 December 2019

i want to write about wilders early life and his family Draz18 (talk) 07:14, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. MadGuy7023 (talk) 09:29, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 February 2020

Change nickname from the bronze bomber to the big dosser Eppsy89 (talk) 05:03, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: There's no evidence that the nickname (an insult created by one of Wilder's opponents) will stick. Thanks for your suggestion, but no thanks. Altamel (talk) 05:18, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

The definition of dosser is an idle person. And he was pretty idle after his previous bout. As for big. He’s a heavyweight. They’re all big. Eppsy89 (talk) 10:30, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

Not all ko’s

Hello, in the first section it says “ Wilder is particularly known for his formidable punching power, having knocked out every opponent he has defeated”, but he has a victory by unanimous decision against Bermane Stiverne.

Cheers

Edit: nevermind I just saw that he fought him again later on and ko’d him... thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.21.139.62 (talk) 15:52, 23 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 November 2020

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Deontay wilders key sponsor is tramadol

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 00:27, 19 November 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 January 2021

91.159.54.157 (talk) 12:26, 15 January 2021 (UTC)

Last fight with Tyson Fury wasn’t lost by a TKO, fight was stopped by a Wilders corner so change from TKO to RTD

 Not done The official result is TKO. The corner did indeed throw the towel in, but it is the referee's decision whether or not to stop the fight. An RTD is when a boxer/cornerman pulls out of the fight between rounds. – ².O.^Boxing 13:29, 15 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 June 2021

Please remove the information about the woman being assaulted by Deontay. This has nothing to do with his boxing career or his personal life. It is here only to slander him. 2603:7000:A200:6BE4:B55C:1A2F:77EB:3A9 (talk) 16:30, 17 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: That content is well sourced and neutrally worded. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:38, 17 June 2021 (UTC)

Cite error

The refname ":4" has been defined twice, which is causing a cite error. The first time is in the Wilder vs. Ortiz II section, while the second is in the Wilder vs. Fury III section.

The instance in the Wilder vs. Fury III section should be given a different refname, and the corresponding <ref name=":4" /> should be renamed the same (it's at the end of the section).

Thanks 89.241.33.89 (talk) 17:07, 11 October 2021 (UTC)

The citation has been changed, and so the error no longer appears. The reference at the end of Wilder vs. Fury III is still the wrong source, but I'm sure that will be picked up. 89.241.33.89 (talk) 09:49, 12 October 2021 (UTC)

Change the 3rd Paragraph is Not Accurate

Please change the third paragraph which says "Wilder is known for his exceptional punching power, having knocked out every opponent he has defeated."... Change it to say "Wilder is known for his exceptional punching power, having knocked out every opponent he has defeated except Bermane Stiverne when they fought at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the WBC heavyweight title on January 17, 2015."

This is because Deontay Wilder went the distance with Bermane Stiverne in their first fight in January 2015. Victorvam01 (talk) 11:48, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

And he went on to knock Stiverne out in their rematch, making the statement absolutely true. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 12:17, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

Nigerian ancestry

Wilder has stated that he is of Nigerian ancestry, specifically Edo State. Can we add categories (such as American people of Nigerian xxxx) that connotes this? Can we also include a statement about this to his personal life section? 1, 2. HandsomeBoy (talk) 21:23, 17 October 2022 (UTC)

New Deontay Wilder Nickname "Dr Sleep"

Deontay Wilder recently has said in an interview with DAZN that, and I quote, “My new nickname is Dr. Sleep, and I’ve adopted that name. I have NyQuil in my right hand and I told him to bring a blanket and a pillow because it gets chilly over here,”[2] So, I believe under the "other names" tag there should be Dr. Sleep to provide 100% accuracy Thecody80 (talk) 18:37, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

It'll take longer than that for a nickname to stick. Until other mainstream publications start repeating it across several fights, just "Bronze Bomber" is fine. Mac Dreamstate (talk) 19:38, 22 December 2023 (UTC)