On the eve of Deontay Wilder's first title defense, and quasi-homecoming, we have the right to be disappointed with University administration.
If this was your employee, you'd fire them for incompetency Despite interest from Wilder and his management and promotional team, the university's lack of interest in hosting the bout at Coleman Coliseum originated with UA President Judy Bonner, who informed the athletic department in April that she had reservations about allowing Wilder's title defense to be held on UA's campus. Bonner notified the athletic department even before UA was contacted by representatives of Wilder or the Tuscaloosa Sports and Tourism Commission about potentially hosting the June 13 bout.