Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as Bronze Bomber returns to ring
Deontay Wilder is set to return to the boxing ring next month to face Tyrrell Herndon, a year after his shocking defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
The Bronze Bomber established a reputation as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history during the early part of his career.
However, the last few years of his career have been marked by defeats.
Losses to Tyson Fury are acceptable, but his last two contests have seen him knocked out by Zhang and Joseph Parker.
But at the age of 39, he’s stepping back into the ring as he looks to rebuild his reputation.
His opponent is a bit of a journeyman, having lost five times since his debut in 2014.
But Herndon is on a three-fight win streak, and he has the opportunity to achieve the biggest victory of his life.
Wilder vs Herndon: Date and how to follow
This 12-round heavyweight contest will take place on Friday, June 27.
The main event ring walk is expected on on Saturday, June 28 4am UK time.
It will be held at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
It is going to be shown on BLK Prime, and it will be a pay-per-view.
A subscription for BLK Prime starts at $5.99 a month, but you will have to pay on top of that for this bout.
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Wilder vs Herndon: 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.
“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.
