Deontay Wilder isn't the only celebrity in the family. His fiancee, Telli Swift, is a TV star and often meets the rich and famous at ringside.
The 'Bronze Bomber', who hails from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has stayed true to his roots by training at a local gym, meaning he's close to family even during intense training sessions.
He has repeatedly said that his family is an inspiration during duels in the heavyweight category.
Who is Telli Swift?
Telli Swift (Photo: Greg Doherty/Getty Images/Gulliver)
She was born in the Philippines on January 24, 1987. She is the daughter of Vivian Crawford and Reginald Swift, while she has a brother named Reginald Jr.
Telli was raised in Japan and then moved to California. Her real name is Shuntel, but when she became famous she took the stage name, Telli. As a child, she has appeared in the role of a model, while growing up, with the support of her mother, she has participated in numerous beauty contests.
What is it known for?
Telli Swift (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images/Gulliver)
Besides being a model, Telli has also worked as a nurse in plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, as well as in the trauma unit. Most recently, she was part of the reality television series, "WAGS Atlanta", which aired on E! in the United States of America.
At the same time, she also has a website where she publishes recipes for various foods, including the traditional ones of the Philippines. In addition, the beauty also has a personal blog.
Meeting Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder and Telli Swift (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images/Gulliver)
The model met Wilder in 2015 at the Los Angeles airport and they started dating soon after.
Last year, the couple announced they were expecting a baby and hosted a party to reveal the gender. In one of the episodes of the series "WAGS Atlanta", Wilder appeared with an engagement ring and asked his girlfriend to marry him.
"I love this woman. He took my heart. It is my soul, my best friend", said the boxer on this occasion.
The couple has not yet made their wedding plans public.
Children of Telli Swift
She has a son named Kerron from a previous relationship. He was born in 2007.
In February of this year, the 31-year-old and Deontay welcomed daughter Kaorii Lee Wilder.
"He is a wonderful soul. I swear having a baby is like falling in love all over again! The feeling is beyond what words can say!", the model wrote on her blog when she gave birth to Kaori.
Wilder's other children
Deontay Wilder (Photo: David A. Smith/Getty Images/Gulliver)
The world heavyweight champion was married to Jessica Scales-Wilder, but their eight-year relationship ended in 2017.
They have four children together, while their eldest daughter, Naieya, is why Wilder became a boxer. He dropped out of school and worked two jobs when she was diagnosed with spina bifida. Deontay started boxing and the rest is history.
Their other children are Ava, Deontay Jr. and Dereon. /Telegraph/
