Deontay Wilder’s fiancée said the boxer has physically assaulted her, including by choking, at least 10 times since their relationship began in 2015 and his mental health has deteriorated during his struggles in the ring, according to a request for a temporary restraining order that was granted by a judge Monday.
Shuntel “Telli’’ Swift said some of at least 10 physical attacks took place in front of the couple’s 6-year-old daughter and her son, and the temporary restraining order mandates Wilder stay at least 100 yards from Swift and their daughter.
USA TODAY Sports obtained a copy of the request filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court on May 30.
Wilder did not immediately respond to requests for comment USA TODAY Sports left by voicemail and text message on a phone number listed in his name. Shelly Finkel, Wilder’s co-manager, declined to comment.
Swift, 37, said she feared what Wilder, 38, might do when he returned from his June 1 loss against Zilhei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. In the three houses in which they stay, according to Swift’s request for the retraining order, Wilder has a minimum of 12 guns total, including a “machine gun,” an assault rifle and a Glock.
Wilder was required to sell or turn in the firearms to law enforcement 24 hours after he received the restraining order, which expires June 25, the date of a court hearing regarding the matter.
Deontay Wilder’s struggles in the ring and his mental heath
Over the last four years, Swift said,…
