Deontay Wilder will return to the ring for the first time in over a year as he looks to get back to winning ways against Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas.
The former WBC world heavyweight champion has suffered back-to-back defeats in his last two bouts, slept by Zhilei Zhang and dominated by Joseph Parker for a decision loss.
Amid a downward spiral sparked by famous losses to Tyson Fury, “The Bronze Bomber” now seeks to rebuild his reputation in a late-career flurry at the age of 39.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT / 1:00 am BST
- Ringwalks (approx): 11:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm PT / 4:00 am BST
What has been said?
As long as Wilder wins, he has plans for some big fights.
One particular fight he has in mind is against Jarrell Miller.
The American duo have exchanged plenty of barbs in the past, and Wilder would love to face him in the ring.
Speaking to Bloody Elbow, he said: "I don't like him at all. I ain't gonna say too many things, but this dude has always been a hater. He's always trying to do things or say stupid shit.
"If that time comes and the money is right for that situation, I would love to put him down.
"Like I told him, h better go get that grave plot paid for by the time I get him because I ain't playing."
Anthony Joshua would also like a crack at Wilder, though he admitted his body is struggling at the moment.
He said: "I think a potential fight with Martin Bakole, Agit Kabayel or Deontay Wilder would work."
Then on his physical state, he said: "My body has been through the works.
"If I want to be here for the long time I just want to make sure my body is really really good before I get back into the ring.
"Sooner than later. I'm still training but I'm just kind of rebuilding.
"To be good is not enough in boxing, if you want to be a world champion you've got to be great.
"Throughout the last year or so, especially my last fight I was good but not great.
"To be a champion you gotta be 'on your s***' basically and I need to step my game up."
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