Deontay Wilder’s Return to the Ring
In preparation for his highly anticipated return to the ring, Deontay Wilder registered a weight of 225.4 pounds on Thursday, just one day before his matchup against Tyrrell Herndon. Known as ‘The Bronze Bomber’, Wilder’s weight for this bout aligns closely with his physique during significant knockout victories in the past, including those over Dominic Breazeale, Bermane Stiverne, and Artur Szpilka. The latter fight occurred in 2016 and ended in a ninth-round knockout.
Wilder’s Professional Record
Wilder, who holds a professional record of 43 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw with a staggering 42 of those wins coming via knockout, seeks to secure a swift victory against Herndon. This weight marks a noticeable increase from his last fight, where he tipped the scales at 215 pounds during a loss to Zhilei Zhang in June 2024. It is also worth highlighting that this is the heaviest Wilder has been since he faced Tyson Fury in their third encounter in 2021, where he weighed in at 238 pounds. Despite that added weight, Wilder nearly earned a stoppage in that thrilling match held at T-Mobile Arena.
Herndon’s Challenge
Herndon, on the other hand, came in lighter at 218.2 pounds. With a record of 24 wins and 5 losses, including 15 knockouts, he has a challenging task ahead of him as he prepares to withstand Wilder’s formidable offensive strategy.
Event Details
This bout will take place at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas, under the auspices of the Global Combat Collective, which will also offer the pay-per-view event in collaboration with BLK Prime and PPV.com, with availability on other platforms for a price of $24.95. As Wilder enters the ring, he understands that this match is crucial for his career trajectory following a slump in form in recent performances.
