Wilder 'vehemently Denies' Claims He Assaulted Ex-partner's Son

Deontay Wilder "vehemently denies" allegations he physically assaulted nan boy of his ex-partner, says nan erstwhile world heavyweight boxing champion's lawyer.

US outlet TMZ, external reports Kerron Swift has revenge a civilian suit suing Wilder for claims including "battery, assault, affectional distress, and mendacious imprisonment".

Swift - nan boy of Wilder's ex-fiancee Telli Swift - claims nan maltreatment took spot betwixt 2016 and 2024, a play during which he was a minor.

BBC Sport has not seen nan lawsuit, but Wilder's lawyer Paul Patterson confirmed it had been revenge successful Los Angeles.

He said his customer denied allegations which were "riddled pinch complete and utter fabrications" and had "never physically disciplined immoderate child".

"We look guardant to defending this case," he added.

American Wilder faces Briton Derek Chisora successful a heavyweight bout astatine London's O2 Arena connected Saturday.

The 40-year-old was erstwhile considered nan astir feared puncher successful boxing but has mislaid 4 of his past six bouts, leaving his grounds astatine 44-4-1.

Patterson said nan timing of nan suit was a "classic smear campaign" to distract from nan fight.

But nan rule patient representing Swift - nan X-Law Group PC - told TMZ it "filed this action softly and without a property merchandise - nan other of what we would person done if nan intent were to make publicity".