'You ain't my daddy' - Deontay Wilder recalls heartbreaking moment with step son

Former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder has opened up about a deeply personal chapter in his family life, one that went far beyond the boxing ring.

During a recent podcast appearance, Wilder shared how he once included his ex-partner Telli Swift and her son in his multi-million-dollar will as a sign of the commitment he felt during their relationship, only to be confronted with a heartbreaking rejection from the boy. 

Wilder and Swift first became a couple around 2015, forming part of the public eye through social appearances and Swift’s reality TV presence.

Together they share a daughter, but Swift also had a son from a previous relationship.

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During their time together, Wilder said he embraced the role of father figure to her son. 

In his heartfelt recounting, Wilder explained that he took his role seriously, even discussing with his own children about adjusting his will to include Swift’s son.

“I took the role of being your son’s father, not just a daddy but a father,” he said. 

He further revealed how during a candid conversation with the teen, he told him he ain’t his father.

“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.

Watch the interview below:

Deontay Wilder says he put his ex, Telli Swift, and her son in his multimillion-dollar will—

only for the son to tell him, “You ain’t my daddy.” 👀

pic.twitter.com/HeUAjl0eYE

— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) December 26, 2025

Deontay Wilder says he put his ex, Telli Swift, and her son in his multimillion-dollar will—

only for the son to tell him, “You ain’t my daddy.” 👀

pic.twitter.com/HeUAjl0eYE

— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) December 26, 2025

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