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Deontay Wilder Returns With Seventh-Round TKO Over Tyrrell Herndon

The win improves his record to 44–4–1 (43 KOs), positioning him for potential marquee heavyweight showdowns

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May 25, 2022; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports unveiled a statute of former heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder outside their offices on Jack Warner Parkway Wednesday. The statue was created by Tuscaloosa-based artist, Caleb O’Connor. Wilder stands beside the statue for photos to be taken. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News
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Overview

  • Wilder achieved the stoppage at 2:16 of the seventh round during his comeback at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
  • It ended a year-long layoff since his knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang in June 2024.
  • The result underscored the 39-year-old’s renowned punching power and maintained his 97.7% knockout-to-victory rate.
  • Underdog Tyrrell Herndon, a 37-year-old journeyman on a three-fight win streak, was dropped twice before the referee waved off the contest.
  • Afterward Wilder declared “This is a new beginning” and signaled his intent to pursue future high-profile heavyweight bouts.