In what sounds more like a storyline from a boxing drama than real life, Deontay Wilder, a name synonymous with epic bouts in the ring, is now battling allegations from outside the ropes. Wilder's fiancée, Shuntel "Telli" Swift, claims that the boxer has taken his pugilistic talents a bit too far in their personal life.

Swift alleges that Wilder physically assaulted her on at least ten separate occasions since their relationship began in 2015. According to Swift, the heavyweight champion took his ring training home, putting her in chokeholds more suited for a title bout, and on at least five occasions, she claimed he nearly choked her until she blacked out, leaving her with bruises. One might say that Wilder’s chokehold defense is now undefeated, but we digress.

To add insult to injury, some of these alleged assaults occurred in front of their six-year-old daughter and Swift's son, which could only be described as "family night" turned horror show. Swift further revealed that Wilder's attacks have left a lasting impact on their children's psyche, a far cry from the heartwarming family moments they probably envisioned.

The allegations come amid claims that Wilder’s mental health has deteriorated over the past few years, especially after a series of significant losses in the boxing ring. While losing inside the ring is tough, bringing the fight home is a whole different story. Swift's claims paint a disturbing picture, further corroborated by her request for a temporary restraining order against Wilder. The court granted her request, mandating that Wilder stay at least 100 yards away from her and their daughter.

In an interesting twist, Swift also revealed that Wilder has an arsenal of at least 12 guns, including a machine gun and an assault rifle, stored across their three homes. It appears Wilder's preparation for a zombie apocalypse was unmatched. Following the restraining order, Wilder was required to sell or turn in his firearms to law enforcement within 24 hours. Weaponry fit for a small militia now out of his hands, Swift might feel a tad safer.

The allegations don't stop there. Swift claimed that Wilder attacked her son Kerron twice, with one incident involving Wilder grabbing the boy and slamming his head on the side of a car. One might say Wilder was working on his body shots, but for heaven’s sake, let’s not. Swift even recounted that her bid for freedom in 2017 while pregnant was thwarted when Wilder hid her house and car keys, locking any hope of escape.

But wait, there's more! Swift asserted that Wilder has been increasingly emotionally abusive since his December loss to Joseph Parker. Apparently, taking L's in the ring has made him lash out even more at home. Trust issues ran both ways in this turbulent relationship; while Wilder was suspicious of Swift having an affair, it was Swift who found evidence of Wilder's infidelity. Trust issues, boxing losses, and hidden keys sound more like Jerry Springer territory than a highly-anticipated boxing match.

Wilder and Swift, who began their rocky relationship in 2015 and got engaged in 2018, are now at a crossroads. The engagement ring might have shined bright, but the shadows cast by these serious allegations are darker than any bout Wilder has faced in the ring.

While Swift's allegations against Wilder are grievous, they remind us that real-life fights are often more consequential than any thrown punch in a title bout. For now, it seems Deontay Wilder's biggest fight is yet to be resolved and it has nothing to do with silencing a bell.