Both guys started boxing for their daughters, with Wilder's daughter being born with spina bifida and Ortiz's daughter being born with necrosis on one of her fingers. This content is protected This content is protected
So Wilder never put on a pair of gloves until his daughter was diagnosed with spina bifida ??? Really
Yeah he started boxing in October 2005 about 7 months after his daughter was born. He was a trucker driver for Budweiser for much of his early career because of the medical cover than came with that job.
I remember the old Wilder who crushed cans but was honest that he was in it for the money (which he needed for his family). The new Wilder who cruches can and talk about legacy is just unbearable.
Wilder definatley is not a natural boxer. Some have it some don't, just like some have a punch while others don't. I believe Joshua's father liked to fight, its always an advantage having others who have boxed or have some type of competitive nature who you are related too.