"I handle myself well, streetwise" My quesiton is, who the hell was trying to get into a streetfight with a 6'7' monster like him, yall wild as hell

He's a down to earth guy who was 21, and just happened to take up boxing as a quick way to get money for his daughter because other sports need you to go school. This is like a Rocky movie. The next Clubber Lang.

My respect level for Wilder went up 100% after this interview.

"Talk is cheap" True words, that alot of people need take to heart

Deontay "To this day” Wilder

Wilder is a good dude really at the end of the day

Starting boxing at 21 to pay for his daughters health. Becomes the best in the world. I just gained a lot of respect for him

This man is my hero for facing the undefeated Charlie Z !

Man providing for his daughter

What a guy. I'm a fury fan but Wilder is a lovely guy

“I come from a land of unfulfilled promises.” Damn dude, that’s heavy...

I have alot more respect for wilder after this video

I feel bad for the street fight guys lol

Never heard him talk before. Respected him as a fighter but really respect him as a man. Mr. Wilder you have a new fan.

Wilder taking and giving punches to care for his daughter who has a disability. Thats a real dude right there. His daughter I'm sure is proud of her father and he is likely proud of his daughter. Bless this guy and keep him on his path. I never knew this story though.

I have the same thing his daughter has I was born with spina bifida I've had 20 surgeries in my life I'm 21 years old

I gained a lot of respect for Wilder after hearing his life story. Such a humble guy and a family man. A guy that stays out of trouble and doesn’t mess with anyone.

I'm here after his loss to Tyson. It's nice hearing Wilder's motivation to become a boxer, hopefully during his recovery he will do some more soul searching.

While Fury should have gotten the nod it's hilarious how many sad, sad manchildren are hating on the man. Wilder is a good dude and a true man.

That was truly a powerful inspring story, all respect

21 years of age when he started boxing so mind blowing.

Deontay hits with his heart. That's the touch of death Joe speaks on. It's not just the mondan force of his fist, it's the conviction of spirit.

Now his daughter will have a rich, happy, fulfilled life and never have to go without. Win or lose they're set. Him and Fury made the money for 10,000 surgeries if she needs them from the best doctors just last night. Tyson said "God bless you and your family" I say God bless both of their families.

Wilder may say a lot of things for promotion to the fight but you have to respect the fact that this man started boxing for the love of his daughter.

All respect to wilder for giving fights and opportunities to Luis Ortiz so that he could help his daughter and family too .

Wilders a good dude, EVEN TO THIS DAY! TO THIS DAY!

Dude lives for his daughter. Much respect

God is a on time god! Well said wilder.

Destiny spoke, “I walked in there and I kid you not I heard the heavenly sounds HA’LA’LU’YA”

How many parents can't relate to a man who is just trying to be successful in order to raise their child? Deontay Wilder shows his human side right here.

Might not be the most well spoken guy but you've got to respect him. He seems like a genuinely good dude and I'm glad that he's found success

Really respect this dude man. Just to see his pride in being able to support his Daughter.

Marciano started at 25

Mad Respect. I didn't know this side of Deontay! Shit, Imagine if he started Boxing at 16.

What comes to your mind when you think about making fast money for your daughter? Let’s just become a professional boxer out of nothing lol

If he started at 21, then I can start now at 21 and still become successful

It's amazing how both and Wilder and Fury are just awesome likeable guys

I really like Wilder, glad he did well for himself. Hope he continues to spread good to the world! Being an example of trying things and succeeding the right way, and never give up on your dream if it means that much to you, but be honest with yourself.

After watching this, I am a big Wilder fan.. Wilder's reasons for taking up boxing are not self centred, they are humble and very commendable and I hope he never loses a fight..ever !

Humble, down to earth, takes care of his daughter... what a great man. Best wishes Mr Wilder!

Movie material **** not only is this dude bad ass but his heart is pure and he cares about his fans and supporters

He started his career at the age of 21 ?! ... Maaaan this is a MOTIVATION for me to start !!

I really love this guy...pure hearted beast...his motives are just so noble...

One of the greatest stories ever. Wilder is by far my favorite fighter just because of what he stands for and his reason for boxing

I don't Care what anyone says - This Man left everything in that ring against Fury . I haven't seen heart like that with Heavyweights since Holyfeild and Bowe One ( the eighth round killed me )

No bullshit, down to earth lad. Like Tyson Fury, working class, very respectful and likeable. Good Times ahead for both of them hopefully.

Who’s here after watchin aj getting knocked tf out ? 🙋🏼‍♂️

5:35 “I’m a man of my word no matter what I say” Might wanna rephrase that

Wilder is a born punching machine if only he could polish his boxing skills up. I think if he fights Fury again Fury will take it.

Man I wish I could personally thank Wilder. I'm 21 and started to box in October, just like him the only experience I've had in fighting is street fight & only sport I've played was football but that didn't last long. Boxing has become such a passion for me where I've had the thought of competing. But seeing every great boxer or anyone who has boxed, have started at a young age. It discouraged me a little because I felt like it was to late for me. But I wanted to go agaisnt the odds and still train to compete, knowing I got a long way to go wanting to put in the hard work & sacrifices. And seeing this video and hearing wilder sharing his story and knowing now he started at 21 has given me that little extra push of confidence I needed. I thank him for this and have utmost respect for him

Kudos to Deontay, he may have lost the trilogy against Fury, but he went out on his shield like a true warrior. He gave his all, but sometimes you just come up against a better guy.

both him and fury are such good people, when they fought i didnt know who to even root for. massive respect to them both

The fact that he started boxing at 21 gives me motivation. Im 21 and just getting started

If he had started boxing when he was a kid, and got the science ingrained in him, he'd be some proposition.

Respect Wilder ! all way long from Libya in north Africa bro !

My dawg got the heavyweight lit!!! Appreciate you big bro!

Sounds like he took to boxing like a fish to water, and respect and honor to him for taking such good care of his daughter. I'm a Fury fan, but I'm glad to have gained respect for Wilder.

Just found this, my respect for Wilder has gone up 1000%.

Damn ! Wilder is a good dude

I’m 21 and he gives me a hope to start boxing and be the best

I have huge respect for a guy like Wilder

That's weird man. I already really liked the dude a lot from other fights and interviews but had no idea he had a daughter and started boxing so late! Makes me respect the dude a ton more. I think he's my current favorite heavyweight.

What a great athlete and an even greater person. Providing for his ill daughter...it can't get more real than that. Huge respect for Deontay. He's an inspiration.

Definitely my favorite boxer. This guy is all heart. Fighting for his daughter... he manned up. I love that he's unorthodox and I'm sure people told him he couldn't do it. They were wrong.

TO THIS DAY TO THIS DAY TO THIS DAY

Wilder seems like a good guy as well. Also could you imagine how many dudes this guy has knocked out considering sparring+amateur career+Professional career.... hell he even Flat lined fury for gods sake.

Deontay is a great man, very humble. Much love

You have a new fan.🙏🏽🧨🥇 👈🏻TO THIS DAY!!

This man is the definition of inspiration

Played football my whole life, dad always wanted me to join. I’m 19, a south paw and man joining has pushed me physically and mentally and I’m falling inlove w that shit. It allows me to release the aggression football gave. Everything he is saying I can relate to. I’m not saying ima be the next champ but man boxing teaches you much more than throwing punches. I can just feel the screams when you wanna stop a workout but keep pushing.

God bless your heart and your daughter, I feel the struggle you felt and understand how you feel. God is with the good!

Have you ever HATED someone...then watch 1 5minute interview and then LOVE that person?

What I learned from this is it’s never to late

year n half of boxing at 21 thats real inspiration this makes me respect guy

This guy is my inspiration. He started at 20 and is very talented and well known. I’m a 15 year old black kid from Richmond Virginia and my dad’s been out of my life since I was 3 or 4. So as you can imagine I never really had a father figure to look up to. And I feel like i wanna get older and become a man like this guy. I wanna start boxing and become a pro so I can provide for my mother who would break her back to get me whatever I want.

Mannnn I'm 21 looking at this video just gave me so much hope I'm starting at Oakley fight club in Chicago soon

“Even back then it was dramatic.”-DW That is such a rad way of saying you were nice with the hands in the streets 😂

This guy is an amazing human being. He us one of the selected few who has turned pro out of something to support a loved one. I look up to him!

Fuck dude I didn’t know about his daughter. My brother has the same condition. Whole new level of respect.

What a story! Keep the momentum going while you got it.

Amen Brother

I'm glad I tuned into the Fury v Wilder fight. Not just the fight, but hearing both these guys talk about their journeys and aspirations in the run-up to the fight. Got a huge amount of respect for both of them. They're both men of their word and that's why it was as amazing a fight as it was

that's real talk about the anger and just not knowing what to do with it. it's tough man I feel so much more normal because guys like this come on the microphone and speak about their personal life. this was a good podcast to get a scoop out of. a role model for dedication

Wow! What a great guy

this guys story is like happy gilmore and rocky meeting

Love hearing from the athlete or person themselves. Joe and he crew is doing so much positive work by providing a place where people can speak their mind and we can hear it without any spin put on it.

I didnt like him before but after listening to this interview i definately want to see him do well and wish him all the best! 100% respect!

He did it for his daughter, the dude is fucking great. I love him.

My whole perspective on him has changed really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover

This hits close to home for me. I was born with spinabifida too. It’s inspiring that he did this for his daughter

One of the best JRE clips ever

A great boxer, a great father.

Holy shit a year and a half that has to be a first amazing.

I swear this is the most heart-warming reason to be a boxer

I knew it was something like this, it shows in his boxing, i train and spar for fun since childhood and just love boxing and when i watch it sometimes i see as if they are having a conversation and saying the story of their life

Wow, I just gained a ton of respect for Wilder

Deontay “you know” Wilder

Goes to show how many talented young men are out in these streets

Damn Wilder you just grabbed up a bunch of fans with that few minutes of down to earth realness.

Everyone getting recommended this after fury finished him lol??