After facing significant defeats in the ring, former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is set to make his return against Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 in Wichita, Kansas. This fight comes as a surprise following Wilder’s recent performances, having lost four of his last five matches.

Wilder, who established an impressive record with 43 wins, including 10 successful title defenses, has struggled recently against top-ranked fighters such as Tyson Fury. Most notably, Wilder’s last fight ended in a knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang. Promoter Joshua Chasse expressed faith in Wilder’s abilities, stating, “This is Wilder’s legacy reloaded, he’s still one of the hardest punchers in boxing.” Herndon, who has faced his own challenges in the ring, including multiple knockout losses, will be stepping into this fight with hopes of a rebound as he climbs the ranks.