• Former WBC heavyweight champion opened up about deep emotional investment in his ex-partner's son from a previous relationship
• Wilder included Swift and her son in his multi-million-dollar will as a symbol of full commitment during their relationship
• The teenage son rejected Wilder with the painful words: “You ain’t my daddy”
• Wilder described the moment as one of the most hurtful experiences
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Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has revealed a deeply emotional and painful chapter from his personal life, confessing how a single sentence from his ex-partner Telli Swift's son shattered his vision of being a true father figure.
The revelation came during a candid appearance on a podcast, where Wilder recounted the extent of his commitment while dating Swift. The couple, who share a daughter, dated for several years, and Wilder said he stepped fully into the role of caring for Swift's son from a previous relationship.
Wilder explained that he took the responsibility very seriously, going beyond everyday support to long-term planning. He even discussed the matter with his own biological children to ensure everyone was on board.
"I took the role of being your son's father, not just a daddy but a father," Wilder said.
In a vulnerable moment, the former champion shared how he included both Swift and her son in his multi-million-dollar will - a powerful gesture of the family bond he believed they were building. However, the relationship took a devastating turn during a candid conversation with the teenager.
"One time her son said you ain't my daddy. That's one thing you don't say to a man that ain't your daddy. Don't remind him he ain't your daddy," he added.
Wilder described the words as profoundly hurtful, especially after the sacrifices he made - including feeding the boy, taking him on trips, and providing him with a comfortable life. The rejection reportedly left him reeling, prompting him to reconsider and ultimately change the will.
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