Wilder Arrest: Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder made headlines recently after getting arrested by Los Angeles police. According to reports, police pulled over Wilder’s car after noticing illegally tinted windows and an obstructed license plate. However, things took a turn for the worse when the cops searched Wilder’s Rolls Royce. Follow Combat News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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During the search, police found burnt marijuana in Wilder’s car. To add to the charges, they also recovered a 9mm pistol from the Rolls Royce. After discovering the illegal contraband, the police promptly took Wilder into custody and charged him with possessing weed and an unlicensed weapon.
Wilder’s arrest has stunned the boxing community and his fans. Many reacted sarcastically, joking that Wilder was “Already trying to avoid AJ” fighting Anthony Joshua. One fan quipped “Was the gun too heavy ” and one wrote “Hopefully we still get him vs aj”. However, most agree that Wilder has only himself to blame for the trouble with the law. The incident has further tarnished Wilder’s reputation, which was already under the scanner due to controversial opinions and outbursts.
Wilder is yet to publicly comment on his arrest. His team has maintained that he will fight the charges, claiming they were false accusations. Still, Wilder’s future remains unclear, with his next fight and career prospects under a cloud of uncertainty following the legal trouble. The arrest has surely derailed Wilder’s plans and momentum in the heavyweight division. How the Marten Promotions fighter proceeds from here will be crucial to his progression in the sport.
The article summarizes the key details surrounding Deontay Wilder’s arrest, reactions from the boxing community, Wilder’s defense and the impact of the incident on his career. Please let me know if you need any changes to the content or scope of the article. I can also modify or add any additional insights if needed. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For Boxing News updates with InsideSport.IN
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