Wilder, known as "The Bronze Bomber," has a record of 43 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with an impressive 42 knockouts. At 39 years old, he's looking to prove he's still a force in the heavyweight division.
The Alabama native lost to Joseph Parker in 2023 and Zhilei Zhang in 2024, leading many fans to call for his retirement. But Wilder sees things differently.
"It's never a comeback. It's always just coming back from the ring,"Wilder said, emphasizing his "one fight, one night" philosophy.
Wilder's return isn't just about one fight. He's got his eyes on a bigger prize: the undisputed heavyweight championship. Currently, Oleksandr Usyk holds all the belts in the division.
"I mean, he's the one who has the belts. So, you know, whether you agree or not,"Wilder said about Usyk, showing respect for the champion's status.
Beyond his June 27 bout, Wilder might be heading for a clash with Francis Ngannou. The two are known as the hardest hitters in boxing and MMA, respectively. Talks are ongoing to set up this potential mega-fight.
Ngannou, the former MMA heavyweight world champion, made his boxing debut in 2023 against Tyson Fury. He lost a close fight but impressed many with his performance. His second boxing match didn't go as well, with Anthony Joshua knocking him out in the second round.
Despite these setbacks, Ngannou bounced back in MMA. He beat Renan Ferreira to become the PFL Super Fights heavyweight champion.
Wilder's attitude towards his return is clear:
"If you get in my way, I want you. I want to rip your head off,"he stated, showing he's still got the fire to compete at the highest level.
As Wilder prepares for his June 27 fight, the boxing world will be watching closely. Will this be the start of one last run at heavyweight glory? Or will it be the final chapter in a storied career? Only time will tell.