Oyogist has learned that American pro boxer, Deontay Wilder has claimed he was a Nigerian from Edo State.
The former WBC champion during an interview said although he had never been to the country, he hails from the heartbeat of the nation.
Wilder said in a video;
“Once I’m done with what I’m doing, I’m going back to see my tribe Edo. I want to go back and learn more about my culture and information with things about me.
“I want to see my culture and my ancestors and learn a lot of things. We all have lots of things that we are connected to that we know nothing about. “I’ll love to go there and do research about my roots and my tribe” he said Further.
