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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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Deontay Wilder to have two comeback fights before eying double header with Anthony Joshua in London and Las Vegas
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DEONTAY WILDER is set for two confidence-building comeback fights - before eyeing a double header with Anthony Joshua. The former WBC champion returns on Saturday in Kansas against little-known Tyrrell Herndon looking to bounce back after two losses. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Deontay Wilder returns in Kansas Credit: Instagram 3 Anthony Joshua is still linked Credit: Instagram Nelson Lopez Jr - a former matchmaker for the likes of Oscar de la Hoya and PBC - is promoting Wilder's low-profile return. A three-fight deal is in place between the pair - with Wilder's second comeback fight already pencilled in - before they target a showdown with AJ. Lopez told SunSport: "Yeah listen, we got a tentative deal and we're just going one by one. "We have the next one set up, this one set up, nothing solid for the third one - you know how boxing is, there's no path of how you succeed. "We have to get over this, so anything can happen. We got to get over the next one. Anything can happen. "And then, you know maybe Eddie will sit at the table and see what we can do something with AJ." Wilder was stunned on points against Joseph Parker in December 2024 before he was knocked out in June 2024 by Zhilei Zhang. Both times he blew the chance to fight 35-year-old Joshua - who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September and has since had elbow surgery. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Promoter Nelson has opened the door to a two-fight with with AJ - in Las Vegas and London - with the possibility of a trilogy. He said: "Maybe we go ahead and lock in a trilogy. You know what I mean, why not? Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight "For both fighters maybe we lock in something we can do guaranteed two fights and if one wins and one wins, we do the third. "I would do it that way. I don't think the fans would be mad at that. "I think either way it would have be amazing fight for both of them and whoever wins the first two then you're crowned the man." Wilder, 39, went through a period of radio silence after his fifth-round stoppage loss to Zhang in Riyadh. He cited personal issues for his absence from the spotlight - and also had secret arm surgery with plans to return to the big time. Lopez said: "Yeah, he's definitely up for these fights. "Our in Kansas slated "Legacy Reloaded" so the first two fights are just leading towards that."
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Deontay Wilder to have two comeback fights before eying double header with Anthony Joshua in London and Las Vegas
DEONTAY WILDER is set for two confidence-building comeback fights - before eyeing a double header with Anthony Joshua. The former WBC champion returns on Saturday in Kansas against little-known Tyrrell Herndon looking to bounce back after two losses. 3 Deontay Wilder returns in Kansas Credit: Instagram 3 Anthony Joshua is still linked Credit: Instagram Nelson Lopez Jr - a former matchmaker for the likes of Oscar de la Hoya and PBC - is promoting A three-fight deal is in place between the pair - with Wilder's second comeback fight already pencilled in - before they Lopez told SunSport: "Yeah listen, we got a tentative deal and we're just going one by one. "We have the next one set up, this one set up, nothing solid for the third one - you know how boxing is, there's no path of how you succeed. "We have to get over this, so anything can happen. We got to get over the next one. Anything can happen. "And then, you know maybe Eddie will sit at the table and see what we can do something with AJ." Wilder was stunned on points against Joseph Parker in December 2024 before he was knocked out in June 2024 by Zhilei Zhang. Both times he blew the chance to fight 35-year-old Joshua - who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Promoter Nelson has opened the door to a two-fight with with AJ - in Las Vegas and London - with the possibility of a trilogy. He said: "Maybe we go ahead and lock in a trilogy. You know what I mean, why not? Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight "For both fighters maybe we lock in something we can do guaranteed two fights and if one wins and one wins, we do the third. "I would do it that way. I don't think the fans would be mad at that. "I think either way it would have be amazing fight for both of them and whoever wins the first two then you're crowned the man." Wilder, 39, went through a period of radio silence after his fifth-round stoppage loss to Zhang in Riyadh. He cited personal issues for his absence from the spotlight - and also had secret arm surgery with plans to return to the big time. Read more on the Irish Sun Lopez said: "Yeah, he's definitely up for these fights. "Our in Kansas slated "Legacy Reloaded" so the first two fights are just leading towards that." 3 Joshua is being targeted for a fight by Wilder's camp Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Forbes
29-03-2025
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- Forbes
Deontay Wilder's Return: What To Know About His Next Opponent
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 29: Deontay Wilder of Team Matchroom during the media workouts at ... More Boulevard World on May 29, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Deontay Wilder is returning to the ring. The 39-year-old slugger with a record of 43-4-1 with 42 KOs is set to headline a Global Combat Collective event called Legacy Reloaded. Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The event will be streamed live on BLK Prime. Here's everything you need to know about Herndon. Experience Over his 10-year professional career, Herndon has fought 29 bouts, accumulating 100 rounds of ring time, though mostly against lower-tier opponents. Professional Record Herndon has a professional boxing record of 24-5 with 15 knockouts. Age and Background Herndon is 37 years old and hails from San Antonio, Texas. Many of his pro fights have taken place in his home state. Physical Traits Herndon is 6'3', so the 6'7" Wilder will have a massive height advantage. Last Fight Herndon is on a three-fight win streak. In his last fight, he knocked off Rudy Silvas by split decision in May 2024. When he steps in the ring with Wilder, he'll have been out of the ring for more than a year. Notable Losses Herndon has been a bit of a gatekeeper for upcoming talent. He was knocked out by Olympic silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. in October 2023, and he suffered an 89-second KO loss to Efe Ajagba in 2017. This is a Dream Fight for Herndon In a 2019 Instagram post, Herndon wrote, 'Manifesting. Idols become rivals eventually…' alongside a photo with Wilder. As a justifiably massive underdog, Herndon may rue the day he wished for this fight to go from dream to reality. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 22: Deontay Wilder reacts after weighing in ahead of the Heavyweight ... More fight between Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker during the Day of Reckoning: Weigh-In on December 22, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Even with Wilder's seemingly depleted state, most would expect him to get past Herndon. The veteran is simply being placed here as an opponent who gives Wilder an opportunity to shine. If he wins as expected, he'll have a highlight-reel KO on his recent résumé, which could potentially facilitate a fight with Anthony Joshua—or more likely, a clash with current Professional Fighters League Super Fights MMA heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 25: Francis Nganno looks on during a public workout ahead of the ... More Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou boxing match at Boulevard Hall on October 25, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Wilder and Ngannou have expressed a desire to fight each other in the past, and the fight has never made more sense than it does now. Ngannou had two unsuccessful dips into the sweet science when he narrowly lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in late 2023, and he was savagely knocked out by Joshua in 2024. Meanwhile, Wilder has endured back-to-back losses to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker. If Wilder can't just defeat Herndon—but dominate—few will believe he has a chance to beat Ngannou, let alone rise in the ranks to fight for another championship. Herndon may as well be the Notorious B.I.G. in the classic song 'What's Beef?' He'll have 'nothing to lose tattooed around his wounds, everything to gain, embedded in his brain.' Any success he enjoys against Wilder will be icing on the proverbial cake. Be on the lookout for more information on the card as we get closer to the event.
