Weight Class: Heavyweight/201 pounds Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Birthdate: October 22, 1985 Height: 6-7 Weight: 198 pounds Reach: 34 1/2 Coach’s Name: Jay Deas Club Name: Skyy Boxing School: Central High School Began Boxing: October 19, 2005 Occupation: Budweiser driver and Red Lobster Do you have any children: Naieya Wilder, 2 years old National Senior Titles: Two-time Alabama Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 Southern Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 National Golden Gloves Champion, 2007 Southeastern District Champion Career highlight: Winning National Golden Gloves Who has been your biggest influence and why: My little girl has been my biggest influence ever since she was born. She influences me even more once I found out about her condition. She serves as my motivation in life. How did you get involved in boxing: To make a long story short, I had a little girl, got out of college and got two jobs to support my child. I started talking about boxing, word got out, I found a gym and it has been on ever since. What is your greatest strength in the ring: The strong right hand Did you ever play any other sports: Football, basketball, baseball and track What do you love most about boxing: Being able to fight different guys around the world and traveling What are your goals in and out of the ring: To be successful in life goals and to become the number one man What is your favorite movie: Green Mile, Armageddon What is your favorite TV show: Maury What is your favorite song: I Can Make It – New direction gospel singer What are your hobbies outside of boxing: playing football and basketball What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I am gentle and kind hearted.
2007 NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPION
2007 U.S. Championships: dec. Quantis Graves, Cutoff, La., 20-10, in quarterfinals; won on medical disqualification over Adam Willett, Belport, N.Y., in semifinals; dec. James Zimmerman, San Jose, Calif., 31-15, in finals for 1st
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