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Wilder Delivers Seventh-Round TKO Over Herndon in Return to Ring

Finishing Herndon in the seventh round in Wichita boosts his record to 44-4-1 with 43 knockouts, positioning him for potential marquee heavyweight matchups.

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Overview

  • Deontay Wilder stopped Tyrrell Herndon via seventh-round TKO at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita on June 27.
  • Wilder improved his career mark to 44-4-1 with 43 knockouts, snapping a four-fight winless streak and ending a yearlong hiatus under a new trainer.
  • The 39-year-old looked sharp at around 225 pounds, using a stiff jab and left hooks before landing a decisive right hand late in the seventh round.
  • Herndon arrived on a three-fight win streak with a 24-6 record and 15 knockout victories but was unable to withstand Wilder’s power.
  • The card was sold as a $24.99 pay-per-view on Fubo and could set the stage for Wilder to target high-profile clashes against top heavyweights.