Former World Boxing Champion, Deontay Wilder, has
disclosed that he has traced his roots to Edo State, Nigeria.



In a viral video seen by SaharaReporters on Saturday, Wilder
said he would like to go back home to learn about his culture.

The United States professional boxer said, “I want to go back
and learn more about my culture and information with things
about me. 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, who adopted the moniker “Bronze Bomber”, enjoyed a five-year reign as the WBC heavyweight champion between
2015 and 2020, losing his strap in a bout with Tyson Fury in
February 2020.

It is not immediately clear if Wilder’s realisation of his roots
informed his moniker, “Bronze Bomber.”

The Binis in Edo State are known for their expertise in bronze
works. Unfortunately, many ancient Benin bronze carvings
were carted away to the West during colonial raids.

After suffering his first professional defeat at the hand of Fury in a seven-round bout last February, the former WBC
champion will in July seek to reclaim his title as he takes on
Fury for the third time.

The fight is billed to be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada
on July 24, and the winner would challenge Anthony Joshua.
Nigeria has been a force in world boxing since the 1940s,
producing top boxers like Dick Tiger and Hogan Bassey; both
undisputed world champions, Tiger at middle and light
heavyweight, and Bassey at featherweight.

Nigeria has had a fair share of boxing champions, producing
the likes of Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

http://saharareporters.com/2021/06/20/deontay-wilder-says-he-hails-edo-state-nigeria

lalasticlala

Buhari and APC will add this as one of their numerous achievements.


They'll be like... Deontay Wilder admitted he's from Nigeria during our administration.

Ndi ara!

Our Edo pikin don come

ncpat:
Our Edo pikin don come

.... Everyone tryna relate.

Edo right now wild like Wilder

Edo witches wud be preparing to receive him

Edo Una do'oo

You are welcome home son, to the cradle of ancient civilization.... May the spirit of Igodomigodos and the Ekaladerhans guide and lead you henceforth.... Iseeee!

Oba gha tokpere, Iseeeee!!!!

that's nice...go arrange Sweet Edo babes for am...make DM drill wilder well n e no go lose fight again

Let him be cautiouse cause there are many criminsls arround, the american soldier of imo state origin comes to mind how he was kidnapped and killed in his imo state home town living his wife and children traumatized.
May his soul rest in peace!

[quote author=ncpat post=102909564]Our Edo pikin don come [/quote
Did anybody tell him how wicked our witches are