Deontay Wilder often makes the headlines for his fights. But he came into the spotlight a couple of years back because of his relationship with ex-fiancée Telli Swift. Two years since then, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is set to face Derek Chisora in what could be his last boxing match.
However, before the fight kicks off on Saturday night at the O2 Arena, curiosity has grown about the status of his current relationship with his ex, Telli Swift. They are, of course, separated, but the question is what led to their separation. And details about their estranged relationship are wild.
Meet Telli Swift, Deontay Wilder’s ex-wife
Telli Swift, born Shuntel Swift in Zambales, Philippines, is a model, nurse, entrepreneur, and TV personality best known for her appearance on WAGS Atlanta and her relationship with former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
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Telli is also the founder of the Boxing WAGS Association, supporting causes like spina bifida and breast cancer. A former ER and cosmetic nurse, she later launched her own fragrance line, D’Telli, and hosts the podcast Telli Talks.
Do Telli Swift and Deontay Wilder have kids together?
Telli Swift and Deontay have one child together—Kaorii Lee Wilder! Their daughter was born on March 7, 2018. Telli also has a son, Kerron, from a previous relationship. Meanwhile, Wilder has seven other children from his past relationships with several different women, but Kaorii is the only child they share.
Telli Swift’s serious accusations & reason behind the separation
According to TMZ Sports, Telli Swift made serious allegations against her ex-fiancé, Deontay Wilder, which appear to be the reason behind their separation. In a restraining order application filed in Los Angeles, Swift accused Wilder of physically abusing her over the past six years, including choking her “at least five times” and once nearly suffocating her by pushing her face into a pillow.
She also claimed he spat on her, accessed her laptop without consent, and demanded s-x “three times a day.”
“I believe Deontay is capable of being physically violent towards me upon his return in June,” she said.
After Wilder allegedly had her thrown out of their Atlanta home following surgery, Swift said she feared further harm, prompting the court to grant the TRO. However, Wilder continues to deny the allegations, maintaining his innocence. The former couple is currently embroiled in a custody battle for their child, Kaorii Lee Wilder.
Telli Swift’s relationship status in 2026
As of 2026, Telli Swift appears to have moved on from her past with Deontay Wilder and found new love in the NFL world. The former boxing WAG was seen holding hands with Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III outside a Los Angeles courthouse, sparking rumors of a budding romance.
While the exact start of their relationship remains unclear, Swift had shared photos from a Rams game in December 2023, hinting at their connection. Amid her ongoing legal battle with Wilder, Swift seems to be embracing a fresh chapter in her personal life with Johnson by her side.
That said, it appears that after the rift, Deontay Wilder and his ex-fiancée Telli Swift are no longer together. Wilder, in the meantime, has been dating someone new as well.
