Overview
- Deontay Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita on June 27 in his first fight since back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
- Wilder has stated he is open to fighting Anthony Joshua only if Joshua remains active in the heavyweight division.
- Anthony Joshua is targeting a comeback between October and December 2025 after recovering from elbow surgery, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
- Eddie Hearn confirmed that Deontay Wilder is among several names under consideration for Joshua’s next bout but ruled out Tyson Fury as his immediate opponent.
- Promoters are now discussing a potential Joshua–Wilder showdown in 2026 once both fighters complete their respective return schedules.