Deontay Wilder has decided to step back into the ring. The former WBC heavyweight champion plans to make his comeback and get his belts back.
Wilder hasn't fought for almost a year. His last few fights have been a mixed bag. He lost his WBC title to Tyson Fury in a 7th round stoppage. This came after their first fight ended in a draw. Wilder then lost the rematch to Fury in the 11th round.
After that, he scored a knockout win over Robert Helenius. But then he lost to Joseph Parker in December 2023 and suffered a knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang in June 2023.
Now, Wilder's ready to return. He talked about his comeback on 78SPORTSTV.
"My grandma told me years ago I was anointed by God and she didn't lie. Here I am, the mission is the same, I gotta get these titles man, I gotta do what I gotta do, to feel that greatness, to show the world how great I am, like they know I am. It continues, and I'm looking forward to it. I feels good to be a veteran."
Wilder believes he's on a mission from God. He wants to prove how great he is and get his titles back. He also seems happy about being a veteran in the sport.
Wilder's comeback fight will be against Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 in Kansas. This fight will be his first step towards regaining his heavyweight titles.
In boxing today, dethroned champions often get immediate rematches. But Wilder didn't have this option after his recent losses. Now, he'll have to work his way back up the rankings.
Wilder's return will surely shake up the heavyweight division. Fans will be watching to see if the 'Bronze Bomber' can recapture his old form and make another run at the top.
