Deontay Wilder plans to get back in the ring this April. The former WBC Heavyweight World Champion will announce his comeback fight soon, aiming to turn things around after some tough losses in Saudi Arabia.
Wilder, also known as "The Bronze Bomber," has had a rough patch lately. At 39, he's trying to reclaim his spot at the top of the heavyweight division. His recent record shows more downs than ups. He lost twice to Tyson Fury by stoppage and then dropped a decision to Joseph Parker. His last fight ended in a brutal fifth-round TKO loss to Zhilei Zhang.
That Zhang fight was a tough one for Wilder. It left many wondering if he'd lost his famous knockout power. Before his recent struggles, Wilder was known for knocking out every opponent he faced. But things changed after his second fight with Tyson Fury.
After his latest defeat, Wilder even thought about hanging up his gloves. But he's changed his mind. He's recently confirmed that he's not done with heavyweight boxing yet.
Manouk Akopyan, reporting for BLK Prime, shared some news about Wilder's return. He said:
"I'm told @BronzeBomber will return for a comeback fight in April on BLK Prime."
Wilder and his manager, Shelley Finkel, are set to meet in Los Angeles this Saturday. They'll announce who Wilder will fight next.
This next fight is crucial for Wilder. His trainer, Malik Scott, says another loss would be really bad for Wilder's career. They're looking at guys like Jermaine Franklin or Guido Vianello as possible opponents.
It's a bit surprising that Wilder might fight on BLK Prime. He's been working with Riyadh Season recently. BLK Prime isn't as well-known, but they've put on some big fights. They hosted Terence Crawford's welterweight title defense against David Avanesyan. There's also talk they might have Devin Haney fighting in March.
Wilder's comeback is set for April. The exact date isn't out yet, but fans are eager to see if the Bronze Bomber can find his knockout power again.
