Deontay Wilder Announces Boxing Comeback Against Tyrrell Herndon
The former heavyweight champion will face journeyman Tyrrell Herndon on June 27, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, marking his first fight since a knockout loss in 2024.
- Deontay Wilder, 39, aims to break a two-fight losing streak and revive his career in the heavyweight division.
- Tyrrell Herndon, 37, enters the bout with a 24-5 record and a three-fight win streak, viewing this as a career-defining opportunity.
- Wilder's last victory was a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius in October 2022, followed by losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
- Promoter Joshua Chasse described the fight as the first step in Wilder's journey to reclaim the heavyweight championship.
- The match highlights shifting dynamics in the heavyweight division as Wilder seeks redemption and Herndon steps into the spotlight.