Deontay Wilder was arrested for allegedly possessing a concealed weapon early Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, TMZ is reporting.
The former heavyweight champion was stopped around 1:15 a.m. in Hollywood because, according to police, the windows of his Rolls-Royce were illegally stained and his license plate obscured.
Officers searched the vehicle after smelling what TMZ described as “burnt marijuana”. They said they found drugs and a 9mm gun, according to the store source.
Wilder, who cooperated, was later arrested and spent part of the morning in prison. He left the country at 6:34 a.m., TMZ reported.
The fighter appeared to be referring to his arrest as he tweeted Tuesday afternoon: “I’d rather be safe than sorry. End.”
I’d rather be safe than sorry. The End
– Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) May 2, 2023
The 37-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is said to have been in talks to fight former countryman Anthony Joshua in a major event, especially in the UK
Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) recovered from his head-to-head losses to WBC belt fighter Tyson Fury by stopping Robert Helenius in a round in October, his most recent bout.
