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Ex-Champion Deontay Wilder Returns to the Boxing Ring on June 27

Deontay Wilder is back!

In a somewhat surprising announcement, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ will return to the boxing ring on June 27 for a 10-round clash against Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas. ESPN was the first to report the matchup.

Ex-Champion Deontay Wilder Returns to the Boxing Ring on June 27 2

Once upon a time, Wilder was considered to be one of the most fearsome boxers in the heavyweight division, knocking out opponents in 42 of his 43 wins. However, Wilder has only won one of his last five fights, that being a first-round KO against Robert Helenius in October 2022.