Wilder Launches Heavyweight Truth Podcast
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder debuts a new podcast, co-hosted by Harry Cleveland Brown, with UFC President Dana White as its first guest.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Boxing
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has launched a podcast titled "Heavyweight Truth," co-hosted by Harry Cleveland Brown. The show will feature guests from different backgrounds, including athletes and actors, and its first guest is UFC President Dana White.
Why it matters
The podcast gives Wilder a platform beyond the ring to discuss guests' personal experiences that the public does not typically see. Additional guests have been teased, though their names and appearance dates have not been confirmed.
The announcement confirms a single named guest, UFC President Dana White, as the show's debut episode. Additional guests have been teased, but no names or schedules were provided.
The players
Deontay Wilder
Former WBC heavyweight boxing champion from Tuscaloosa who now hosts the "Heavyweight Truth" podcast.
Dana White
President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the first guest on the "Heavyweight Truth" podcast.
Harry Cleveland Brown
Co-host of the "Heavyweight Truth" podcast alongside Deontay Wilder.
The details
Wilder introduced the show, which is titled "Heavyweight Truth" and co-hosted by Harry Cleveland Brown. Conversations will explore guests' personal experiences beyond what the public typically sees, with guests drawn from athletics and entertainment.
Timeline
The podcast launch announcement was published on November 6, 2026.
Roadmap
Combat-sports personalities have increasingly turned to podcasts to build audiences outside the ring, a trend visible in UFC's own media expansion under Dana White. Wilder's show follows that path by pairing a former heavyweight champion with a cross-industry guest lineup.
Listeners who follow boxing and mixed martial arts can tune into the first episode featuring Dana White. Fans can expect Wilder to explore guests' personal backgrounds rather than their public records.
The takeaway
Combat-sports figures are using podcasts to share personal stories that go beyond their athletic careers. Listeners interested in that perspective can follow the show's guest announcements as they are confirmed.
Further reading
For more on the sport, see Boxing coverage across the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tuscaloosa Thread.
