Deontay Wilder plans to step back into the ring this June, even as some fans call for him to hang up his gloves after recent losses.
The former WBC Heavyweight Champion hasn't looked like his old dangerous self lately. He's lost four of his last five fights, including a points loss to Joseph Parker and a knockout in the fifth round against Zhilei Zhang. Now, Wilder will face Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 in Wichita, Kansas.
Meanwhile, Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller has his sights set on Wilder. Miller's coming off a controversial draw with Andy Ruiz Jr., a fight many thought Miller won. His only loss came against Daniel Dubois, the current IBF World Champion.
Miller's got his own fight coming up. He'll take on undefeated former British Champion Fabio Wardley on June 7 at Portman Road Stadium.
After Wilder's loss to Zhang, Miller didn't hold back. He told Fight Hub TV:
"You know how I feel about that pr**k. He's always got excuses. Stay [your] ass home, boy. His chin is gone. He's just always got excuses. It is what it is, man, you watch my social media you know how I feel about him. Nothing to say about him, he got his ass whooped. Most definitely [I want to fight him]. Some part of me definitely wants to punch him in the face."
But Miller's changed his tune a bit. In a recent interview with Box Nation, he said:
"I heard about [Wilder's comeback] a few months ago. If we get past our fights maybe me and him could do a banger. A blockbuster … I mean, I'm about the paycheque, I still want to smash him, cause people want to see that fight."
Miller, who calls himself a "heavyweight monster," has faced his own troubles. He's been banned in the past for failing doping tests. But he's still a draw in the heavyweight division.
If both fighters win their upcoming bouts, we might see this rivalry settled in the ring. It's a fight that's sure to grab fans' attention, even if Wilder isn't the force he once was.
