Deontay Wilder Return Confirmed: Fight Date and Opponent Announced

Deontay Wilder was without doubt one of, if not the most feared heavyweight on the planet before his trilogy with Tyson Fury. Having lost four out of his last five fights, many have written “The Bronze Bomber” off. In recent times, his comeback has been rumoured but now Global Combat Collective has announced the return of Wilder, revealing the opponent and fight date.

Deontay Wilder’s Return: Key Details Confirmed

Opponent and Fight Date Revealed for Wilder Comeback

Global Combat Collective officially announced Wilder-Tyrrell Herndon (24-5, 15 KOs) via press release on March 28. The return of “The Bronze Bomber” will be the main event on June 27 at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

The entire card will be broadcast exclusively on BLK Prime, with American light heavyweight fighter Deon Nicholson, appearing in the co-main event.  Nelson Lopez Jr., the CEO and Founder of Global Combat Collective revealed his thoughts on the fight: “We are beyond excited to bring Legacy Reloaded to Wichita and give fans an unforgettable night of boxing.”

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“Deontay Wilder’s return is something the entire boxing world has been waiting for, and with Tyrell Herndon in the opposite corner, this fight is going to be explosive. We’re also proud to showcase rising stars and local talent, making this event a true celebration of the sport.”

His excitement and pride in showcasing the return of Wilder was echoed by Joshua Chasse, President of Global Combat Collective: “This event is a game-changer for combat sports, and we’re thrilled to be delivering such an incredible lineup. From Wilder’s return to the platform we’re providing for up-and-coming fighters, Legacy Reloaded is all about giving fans the best experience possible.”

What to Expect from Wilder’s Comeback

It’s a mystery how much Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) has left. He endured a brutal trilogy with Tyson Fury, drawing once and losing twice. In between the first and second Fury bout – he beat Luis Ortiz and Dominic Breazeale. This was followed by back-to-back losses against “The Gypsy King” where Wilder received a lot of punishment.

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He spent 12 months out of the ring before a brutal first-round KO victory over Robert Helenius. More recently, “The Bronze Bomber” returned on two Riyadh Season cards, losing to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. It wasn’t the defeats that were concerning; it was the nature of those losses, with Wilder looking unable to throw his once-feared right hand. Following the Zhang loss, it appeared that was all she wrote for the Tuscaloosa native.

The boxing world has plenty of questions—does Deontay Wilder have the answers?