DEONTAY WILDER risks having his WBC belt taken away from him after sensationally revealing he wants to KILL a man inside the ring.
The 32-year-old heavyweight now faces an investigation after WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman declared the disciplinary committee will look into his remarks.
Wilder made disturbing comments claiming he wants “a body on his record” before he retires, drawing huge criticism from the boxing world.
In a series of tweets, Sulaiman condemned the 2008 Olmpic bronze medallist’s statement, but stressed he still respects the ‘Bronze Bomber’.
He said: “This is a serious report which cannot go unattended and if true goes against the @WBCBoxing code of ethics.
“It’s not acceptable and the WBC disciplinary committee will look into this delicate matter.
“I have known @BronzeBomber for a long time, I respect him and do not believe he could say that he wants to kill someone in the ring.”
Wilder’s remarks come just a month after Scott Westgarth tragically died, with the 31-year-old passing away due to boxing-related injuries.
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And Westgarth’s former coach Glyn Rhodes was left disgusted by his comments, tweeting: “I feel sick at the comments of Deontay wilder what person would really say things like that.”
While former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew lambasted Wilder over his sickening accusations, branding him as a disgrace.
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The Everton fan tweeted: “If this is true? He’s a disgrace! A lot of fighters have a family there (sic) providing for so does this mean he wants to kill the father of a child?
“Senseless idiot! I didn’t have him down as this tbh.. When I met him last found him to be quite bright! Sad if it’s true.”
Speaking on the Breakfast Club radio show, Wilder said: “I want a body on my record. I want one. I want one, I really do.
“That’s the Bronze Bomber, he wants one.
“I always tell people, when I’m in the ring, like I’m the Bronze Bomber. Everything about me changes.”
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