Deontay Wilder wants to rule the heavyweight division again. The former world champion has made it clear he's coming back to boxing with one goal in mind: to get all the heavyweight belts.
Wilder, known as "The Bronze Bomber," used to be the man to beat in the heavyweight class. He held onto his title for a long time, defending it 10 times. But lately, things haven't gone his way. He's lost 4 of his last 5 fights.
Now, Wilder's ready to turn things around. He's set to fight Tyrrell Herndon in June 2024. It'll be his first time in the ring in over a year.
"I'm coming back for all the belts, you know the heavyweight division I brought it back years ago in 2015 and I'm gonna bring it back again."
Wilder told TMZ Sports he's not taking this comeback lightly. He's got big plans for the year ahead.
"I'm taking him seriously, we've got a lot of fights lined up for this year, two for sure but three maybe. It's going to be a great fight whilst it lasts but this warm up, tune up, I'm taking it serious and once completing the task then we move on into the limelight of the bigger and better fights. This is the tester."
The heavyweight scene has changed since Wilder was on top. Oleksandr Usyk is now the unified champion. He became undisputed in 2024 but had to give up the IBF belt. Daniel Dubois now holds that title.
Wilder will have to work his way through tough contenders like Joseph Parker and Agit Kabayel if he wants to get back to the top. There's also talk of a fight with Anthony Joshua. Fans have wanted to see that match for years.
As Wilder gears up for his comeback, other heavyweights are making moves too. Daniel Dubois might face Oleksandr Usyk this summer in a fight for all the belts.
The heavyweight division is heating up. Wilder's return adds more excitement to an already packed field. We'll see if the "Bronze Bomber" can live up to his promise and reclaim his spot at the top.
