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6 hours ago
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Wilder ends losing streak, but questions linger
Deontay Wilder wins his 44th pro fight, with four losses and one draw [Getty Images] Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder returned to winning ways with a low-key comeback victory, stopping the overmatched Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round in Kansas. Wilder dropped his fellow American in the second round, scored another knockdown in the sixth, and closed the show with two chopping right hands a round later, prompting the referee to wave it off. Advertisement After a torrid few years - three defeats in his previous four bouts, most recently a punishing loss to Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia - Wilder registered his first win since October 2022. But while it was a dominant performance, it was far from vintage Bronze Bomber. Once the most feared puncher in the division and perhaps the greatest one-shot finisher of all time, the old Wilder would likely have dispatched Herndon earlier and to more fanfare. With a sparse crowd at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita and no major television broadcast, it was a modest setting for a fighter who once shook arenas and headlined pay-per-view events against the likes of Tyson Fury. Advertisement Gone were the diamond-encrusted masks and theatrical entrances. This was a stripped-back re-entry, but perhaps that's what Wilder needed. "I've been laid off for a long time, getting myself back together, repairing myself emotionally. It is just nice to be back in the ring. This is a new beginning for me," the 39-year-old said. How did Wilder look? Wilder's return was not broadcast on any of the major TV platforms [Getty Images] Wilder - who recently split from long-time trainer Malik Scott - floored Herndon with a sharp counter left hook in the second round, a reminder that his timing and instincts remain dangerous. But for much of the early rounds, his trademark weapon - the devastating straight right - stayed largely silent. Instead, it was his left hand and a steady jab that brought him success. Advertisement "I wanted to display more. Taking my time to be able to set up my shot and become more than my right hand. I want to become a complete, all-round fighter," Wilder said post-fight. Herndon, 37, had lost five of his previous 28 bouts. In 2023, highly rated American prospect Richard Torrez Jr stopped him inside two rounds. By the midway point, Wilder began finding the right hand with more consistency. The stoppage came with Herndon still on his feet, and while perhaps a touch early, the outcome felt inevitable. It was a clear and composed win, but not an explosive one. "There's a lot of things I did right and there are a lot of things I could have done right as well," Wilder added. Where had Wilder been? Wilder looked a shadow of himself in a stoppage loss to Zhilei Zhang in June 2024 [Getty Images] Wilder has now stopped 43 opponents in 44 wins, many in dramatic fashion. Advertisement But since his trilogy with Briton Fury - a brutal, history-making rivalry that saw him floored five times and stopped twice - Wilder has never quite looked the same. Those defeats appeared to drain not just his record but his aura, confidence, and perhaps his trust in the sport. In the aftermath, Wilder made unsubstantiated claims of loaded gloves, spiked water and betrayal from within his team, drawing ridicule and alienating some fans. A long-rumoured bout with Anthony Joshua seemed close in late 2023, but Wilder was soundly beaten on points by New Zealand's Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia. It was a flat, uninspired display that derailed the Joshua fight and raised fresh doubts about Wilder's future. Advertisement Then came the crushing fifth-round defeat to Zhang last year - a loss that, to many, looked like the end. Wilder vanished from the spotlight. He went quiet on social media and drifted off the radar. He insists he never planned to walk away and says he had been working with a sports psychologist to help him heal and rekindle his love for boxing. This comeback, he says, was always part of the plan. Can Wilder get back to the top? Wilder says he still wants to become a unified world champion. On current form, that goal feels distant. Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will contest the undisputed title next month, and Wilder is well outside that picture. Advertisement Still, in heavyweight boxing - where power and name value still matter - nothing is impossible. "When you're in the heavyweight division you're always one fight away from a title fight," Wilder said, adding that he will "take his time" before facing the division's elite. "A lot of money is on the line but sometimes it ain't all about the money," he added. One fight looms large: Joshua. Once the dream matchup of the division, it's now two former champions with everything to lose. A title may no longer be on the line, but their careers, pride and potentially one last shot at glory would be. Advertisement A lucrative bout with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Africa has been touted, while British cult favourite Dave Allen has also been thrown into the mix by his promoter, Eddie Hearn. For now, though, the Bronze Bomber is back. He may no longer be the division's most feared force, but his name still carries weight. More boxing from the BBC
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8 hours ago
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Deontay Wilder floors Tyrrell Herndon twice before seventh-round stoppage in comeback fight
DEONTAY WILDER floored Tyrrell Herndon twice before winning his comeback fight in seven rounds. The former WBC heavyweight world champion returned to the ring in Wichita, Kansas against little-known Herndon. 2 2 And he did so without a win since 2022 - having lost on points to Joseph Parker before a crushing KO defeat to Zhilei Zhang. But Wilder did get back in the win column after dropping Herndon first in round two with a left hook then with a combination in the seventh. He said: "It felt great. Thanks to my opponent, I appreciate the work. "I've been laid off for a long time, getting myself back together, repairing myself emotionally. "It is just nice to be back in the ring. This is a new beginning for me." Nelson Lopez Jr - who promoted Wilder's comeback fight - told SunSport the American's next comeback fight is already pencilled in. And then an anticipated showdown against Anthony Joshua has been targeted for next year. "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 (Hearn) will sit at the table and see what we can do something with AJ."
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12 hours ago
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Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for Wilder's return
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon goes down Friday night at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. (. Design: Joseph Raines, Yahoo Sports.) Uncrowned has Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Wilder vs. Herndon fight card on Friday night at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Former heavyweight champion Wilder ends a one-year layoff against the little-known Herndon. Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) formerly held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 until he lost it in his second of three fights with Tyson Fury in 2020. Wilder has recorded just one win since then, a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius in 2022. The one-time heavyweight champion is coming off back-to-back defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. Advertisement Herndon (24-5, 15 KOs) also hasn't competed for more than 12 months. Fighting the majority of his career on untelevised shows, Herndon isn't a name familiar to even the most avid boxing fans. He has previously shared the ring with Richard Torrez Jr., Efe Ajagba and Brandon Glanton, while the trio were each in the early stages of their careers, but suffered early losses every time. Wilder hopes the bout with Herndon will be his first of three in 2025, with a view toward building momentum in preparation for a potential major fight — or even another crack at a world heavyweight title — in 2026. Advertisement Wilder vs. Herndon begins at 8 p.m. ET on BLK Prime pay-per-view, with main event ring walks expected around 11 p.m. ET. Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live results and play-by-play of the main card below. Main card (8 p.m. ET, BLK Prime pay-per-view) Heavyweight: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon Light heavyweight: Deon Nicholson vs Devonte Williams Super flyweight: Nico Hernandez vs. Robert Ledesma Heavyweight: Gustavo Trujillo vs. Lateef Kayode Cruiserweight: Jeff Page Jr. vs. Jurmain McDonald Super lightweight: Jorge Carlos vs. Kerim Morkoc Heavyweight: John Cantrell vs. Franklin Sparks Advertisement Lightweight: Eric Valencia vs. Willie Harris Cruiserweight: Marco Romero vs. Andre Amaro Featherweight: Chancey Wilson def Joshua Richey via unanimous decision (40-35, 40-35, 39-36) Lightweight: Kayla Williams def. Helen Lucero via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 39-37) Super lightweight: Noah Aldana def. General Lee via third-round TKO
The Sun
13 hours ago
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- The Sun
Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon LIVE RESULTS: Card updates and fight time as Bronze Bomber returns to ring
DEONTAY Wilder makes his boxing return TONIGHT as he goes head-to-head with Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita. The Bronze Bomber has been out of action since his knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang last June. Big Bang's brutal KO handed Wilder his fourth loss in his last five fights, with his only win coming against journeyman Robert Helenius almost three years ago. The former WBC heavyweight champion begins his bid to rebuild his reputation against Herndon, who is out to secure the biggest win of his career. A win for Wilder could see him move back into the fold for a big-name fight, with many boxing fans still keen to see the long-overdue Anthony Joshua bout.
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14 hours ago
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Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon: How to watch tonight, full fight card and more
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon this weekend in the ring, here's how to watch. () Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has suffered two losses in his most recent fights, but he's hoping to redeem himself this weekend when he faces Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas. After taking a year off, Wilder is hoping for a win against the relative unknown, whose fight against Wilder is the highest-profile bout of his ten-year career. These two headline a full fight card on Friday. Here's how to watch Wilder vs. Herndon and find out who else is heading in the ring that night. How to watch the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon fight: Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Advertisement Start time: event begins at 8 p.m. ET Fight time (approximate): main card fights begin at 11 p.m. ET Location: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS TV channel/streaming: BLK Prime PPV, Fubo PPV When is the Wilder vs. Herndon fight? Deontay Wilder will fight Tyrrell Herndon on Friday, June 27. The undercard fights begin at 8 p.m. with the main event expected to start around 11 p.m. ET. What channel is the Wilder vs. Herndon fight on? Wilder vs. Herndon will air on Fubo PPV and on for $25 as well as on BLK Prime PPV, which requires a subscription. The BLK Prime monthly rate is $6.99, or you can sign up to get a whole year for $59.99. Advertisement It's currently unclear what the final cost of the fight will be via BLK Prime and whether they are charging an additional PPV fee to watch the fight. Where to watch the Wilder vs. Herndon fight: Watch Wilder vs. Herndon on Fubo PPV Fubo TV The Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon fight is one of Fubo's first Pay-Per-View offerings. You can purchase access to the fight for $24.95 and you don't need a paid Fubo subscription to watch (you do need to sign up for a free Fubo account though). Pay Per View events will be located on a Pay Per View channel in the Fubo channel guide. If related programming is available, like pregame or postgame shows, it may be on a separate Pay Per View channel than your main event. $25 at Fubo PPV Watch Wilder vs. Herndon on You can catch all the action at this weekend's Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon fight on For $24.99, you can get access to the entire fight card. is one of North America's premier distributors of premium PPV and VOD entertainment. In addition to this weekend's fight, they offer regular sports offerings including MMA, wrestling, and championship boxing, as well as concerts and comedy specials. $25 at Watch Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon on BLK Prime PPV BLK Prime BLK PRIME is a subscription video on demand service that offers ad-free shows, movies, and live events. You can tune in to this weekend's boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Tyrrell Herndon with a BLK Prime subscription, although it's unclear what the total cost of the fight + subscription will be, and if additional PPV fees apply. A monthly subscription to BLK Prime is $6.99 per month, or you can sign up for a whole year for just $59.99. Check price at BLK Prime Full fight card for Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon:
