Deontay Wilder taken in custody in Los Angeles - Police
Posted : 03 May 2023
Deontay Wilder, a former heavyweight world champion, was taken into custody early on Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the police.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has acknowledged that Wilder was detained after being apprehended around 1.15 a.m.
Just after 6.30am, the 37-year-old was released on bail.
Police have not corroborated a story by TMZ Sports that claims Wilder's car was halted by them during a routine traffic stop and that they discovered a gun inside.