At 39, Deontay Wilder is gearing up to make a comeback on June 27th in Wichita, following a string of defeats in four of his last five fights. The former heavyweight champion is set to face off against Tyrrell Herndon, hoping to turn his fortunes around.
Wilder, with a record of 43 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, has secured just a single victory over the past five years—a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius back in 2022. This win was sandwiched between two losses to Tyson Fury in their trilogy. Afterward, he suffered a lackluster decision loss to Joseph Parker and was violently knocked out by Zhilei Zhang, adding to his challenges.
As for San Antonio’s Herndon, with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses, including 15 knockouts, he’s seen as a gentler opponent for Wilder. Herndon’s history with notable opponents hasn’t been stellar, marked by an 89-second knockout defeat to Efe Ajagba, a third-round disqualification against Brandon Glanton, and a two-round pummeling by Richard Torrez Jr. earlier in 2023. He’s like the pitcher at a home run derby, poised to offer Wilder the perfect opportunity to regain his former glory.
For those interested in witnessing this match, it will be available on BLK Prime. And yes, to my surprise, BLK Prime is still around, showing some impressive endurance over the years.
