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A judge granted Deontay Wilder's fiancée, Telli Swift, a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the heavyweight boxer on Monday.
Swift alleged a history of physical and mental abuse over their six-year relationship, claims reported by TMZ Sports.
Wilder's shocking violence accusations
The restraining order mandates that Wilder must maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Swift and their six-year-old daughter until June 25, when a judge will reassess the situation.
The order comes in the wake of a series of disturbing accusations made by Swift, who detailed numerous incidents of violence and harassment.
Swift, who has been engaged to Wilder since 2018, described a harrowing episode on April 15, when she was allegedly thrown out of their Atlanta residence despite having recently undergone surgery.
Fearing for her safety, she and their daughter relocated to their Los Angeles-area home, but Swift remains anxious about Wilder's potential for violence upon his return from a recent fight in Saudi Arabia.
"I believe Deontay is capable of being physically violent towards me upon his return in June because he has expressed that he is furious with me since April and has been physically abusive with me in the past,"Swift stated.
Further details revealed by Swift in her application for the TRO include allegations that Wilder has choked her on at least five occasions since 2018 and nearly suffocated her by pressing her face into a pillow.
She also recounted instances of Wilder spitting on her, frequent verbal abuse, and demanding sex multiple times a day.
Swift added that Wilder had accessed her laptop without permission and sent "disturbing messages" to her s.
Deontay Wilder's boxing future in doubt
This personal turmoil comes on the heels of Wilder's latest professional setback.
The former WBC heavyweight champion, known for his formidable knockout power, suffered a fifth-round knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia.
This marks Wilder's fourth defeat in his last five fights, signaling a possible decline in his boxing career.
Wilder's once-unstoppable right hand, which made him one of the most feared punchers in the sport, has not been as effective in recent bouts.
His latest performance did little to dispel concerns about his diminishing prowess, leaving fans and analysts speculating about his future in the ring.
As the June 25 court date approaches, the boxing world watches closely.
Wilder's next steps, both personally and professionally, remain uncertain.
For now, the focus remains on the serious allegations and the legal proceedings that will determine the future dynamics between Wilder, Swift, and their daughter.